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how-long for a friendly passer-by or an overbooked tow truck to show up and winch them out.

But driving too slowly with a blinking advertisement that says “this makes me nervous” just increases the amount of time you’re on the road and, therefore, the number of mishaps that can befall you. Or all of those people stuck behind you become more inclined to do something risky in order to get out from behind you.

Maybe if the weather conditions are too extreme for you to feel comfortable traveling, you should not travel. If you absolutely have to, by all means, drive whatever speed feels safe. But please don’t turn on your hazard lights.

• Eric Olson is editor of the Daily Chronicle and former business and sports editor for the Northwest Herald. Reach him at 815-756-4841, ext. 2257, email eolson@shawmedia.com or follow him on Twitter @DC_Editor.

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“It was like a firecracker” as it seared third-degree burns in her leg, blasted through her charred pants and stuck in the dashboard, the New Yorker said. That was in April. Williams, a freight manager, said she still hasn’t returned to work. “It was very disturbing.”

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There is a very limited set of circumstances to when it is allowed to have the hazard lights flashing while driving your vehicle in Illinois.

You are driving in a funeral procession. To indicate the “presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care.”

The fact that it is snowing out does not qualify. All of us sharing the road with you are keenly aware that it is snowing. If turning on your hazard lights is your way of telling us that you don’t know how to drive in the snow – well, perhaps you’ve accomplished your mission, but it’s also against the law.

For one, when your hazard lights are on, no one can tell when you actually intend to turn, which, incidentally, Illinois law requires you to signal at least 100 feet before doing so in a business or residential area. If you’re outside those areas, it’s 200 feet.

For another, driving with your flashers on distracts everyone else on the road. Hazard lights are on? What’s the matter?

Nothing. They’re just unclear on the rules.

I’m all for people using caution when driving in inclement weather. No one wants to wind up sending their minivan nose-first into a roadside ditch, then sit waiting who-knows-

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Similar painful accidents have been recorded with increasing frequency over the past year as use of e-cigarettes has climbed, with faulty batteries seen as the suspected culprit. The industry maintains e-cigarettes are safe when used properly.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which started regulating e-cigarettes in May, identified about 66 explosions in 2015 and early 2016, after recording 92 explosions from 2009 to September 2015.

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ON THE COVER A skier makes his way down one of the runs Wednesday at Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin. The ski resort opened for the season after a $13 million renovation over the summer, which included repairing and refurbishing the lodge, installing three Dopplmayer quad chairlifts and reconfiguring the base area layout. See story, page A3.

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Wisconsin ski resort begins season with face-lift, new ownership

By JAMES WISNIEWSKI editorial@nwherald.com

WILMOT, Wis. – Wilmot Mountain feels familiar but with a bright new sheen in the form of a $13 million upgrade.

Founded by Walter Stopa in 1938, the southeastern Wisconsin ski area remained a family-run operation until 2016, when Colorado-based Vail Resorts bought it.

On social media in the run up to opening day, area skiers expressed concerns about Wilmot’s heritage.

But when Wilmot opened for the 2016-17 ski season Wednesday, concern gave way to awe among those present as skiers saw what $13.2 million worth of improvements can do to a 120-acre ski resort.

Those improvements – repairing and refurbishing the lodge, installing three Dopplmayer quad chairlifts and reconfiguring the base area layout – accounted for Wilmot being one of the last Wisconsin ski areas to open this season, said Taylor Ogilvie, a Lincolnshire native and Wilmot’s new general manager.

“The goal was to be open before holiday break. It was the kind of job that used to take two years. It took us nine months,” Ogilvie said.

A later-than-usual weekday opening date didn’t deter all of the area’s skiers.

By 10 a.m. Wednesday, a dozen skiers were lined up for the first chair. Dozens more milled about the lodge.

“Lovely – just lovely,” said one early-morning skier as he walked in.

“It’s absolutely beautiful. Where did they get all the space?” said Al Sima, a Crystal Lake resident who has been a Wilmot Mountain season-pass holder for 40 years.

Wilmot didn’t add any square footage but found ways to use existing buildings more efficiently, expanding the dining areas by 400 seats in the process. There’s now an indoor picnic area for groups, guests and families who have brought lunches.

The fireplace is gone, and with it the familiar refrain of, “Meet me at the fireplace.”

“It couldn’t be brought up to code,” Wilmot’s marketing manager Rachael Muhlenbeck said.

See WILMOT, page A12

Photos by H. Rick Bamman – hbamman@shawmedia.com

Guests at Wilmot Mountain ride one of the chairlifts on opening day Wednesday in Wilmot, Wis. The ski area underwent a $13 million renovation over the summer.

Wilmot Mountain guests Wendy Hinz (left) of Twin Lakes, Wis., and Terry Matusek of Antioch talk in the renovated bar area, which features vintage photographs of the facility that was opened

by Walter Stopa in 1938.

It remained family-owned until this year.

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Ex-youth baseball coach admits failure to register as sex offender

By JORDYN REILAND

jreiland@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – A former youth baseball coach could be headed back to prison after pleading guilty to failing to register as a sex offender.

Marcus J. Sabo, 44, entered a blind guilty plea Wednesday to one count of failure to register as a sex offender, a Class 3 felony. The felony is punishable by up to five years in prison or probation.

He also may be eligible for extended term sentencing and could face up to 10 years in prison.

There was no agreement between the attorneys, and Sabo will be sentenced Feb. 9 by McHenry County Judge Sharon Prather. The remaining charges against Sabo were dismissed by the state’s attor-

ney’s office.

Sabo was mandated to register as a sex offender after he pleaded guilty in 2014 to 20 counts of possessing child pornography.

He was arrested after state police investigators found hundreds of images of child pornography in his Crystal Lake home that were downloaded over a number of years, police have said. Prather sentenced him to two years in prison.

At the time, Sabo Marcus J. coached boys in the CrysSabo tal Lake Babe Ruth Baseball League. When the charges were filed, his responsibilities to the league were revoked, and he was barred from having

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Man denies stealing from couple through alleged mortgage scam

By JORDYN REILAND

jreiland@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – A Lake in the Hills man formally denied allegations that he stole thousands of dollars from a couple who were struggling to keep their home by offering them a mortgage refinancing scam.

Carlos Meza, 56, was arraigned Tuesday in McHenry County court and pleaded not guilty to continuing financial crimes enterprise, a Class 1 felony; theft by unauthorized control of more than $10,000, a Class 2 felony; and one count of financial institution fraud, a Class 2 felony.

The indictment, filed by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, alleges that between May 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014, Meza stole thousands of dollars from a married couple he met at church, according to

contact with the league or its athletes, the organization has said.

As part of his original sentence, he was required to report his address or report as a transient to area police. Assistant State’s Attorney John Gibbons, who also is the chief of the criminal division, said from Feb. 20, 2015, through March 24, 2015, Sabo did not have a “fixed address,” nor did he report to police.

As a result, Sabo was arrested on a warrant in September 2015 after he was found in February sleeping on a park bench in Veteran Acres Park in Crystal Lake, police have said. He was charged as a misdemeanor sexual predator in a public park and two counts of felony failure to register as a sex offender.

Most recently, Sabo has resided at Wayside Cross Ministries in Aurora.

a news release. Meza allegedly told the couple he would give the payments the couple made to the people he hired to help in the refinancing process.

Instead, Meza allegedly forged signatures and deposited the checks into his personal bank account, all while telling the couple to stop their mortgage payments, according to a news release. The couple has since lost their home. “(Carlos) Meza preyed on people who considered him a trusted friend and adviser,” Attorney General Lisa Madigan said in a news release. “Instead of assisting them to save their home by refinancing their mortgage, he stole their money and the home was lost.”

Meza is next scheduled to appear Feb. 1 before McHenry County Judge Sharon Prather.

Spring Grove man who was killed at construction site was hit by vehicle

SUMMIT – Authorities said a Spring Grove man who died at a Summit reservoir that’s under construction was hit by a vehicle being used to clear snow.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said 55-year-old Robert Ellison of Spring Grove was pronounced dead Monday at the McCook Reservoir work site.

A statement from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration said the construction worker was “struck and killed by a rough-terrain vehicle during snowplowing operations.”

He was hit in a parking lot. The medical examiner’s office said Tuesday that Ellison died of multiple injuries caused by being struck by a vehicle and ruled the death accidental.

– Wire report

Reservations open for winter camping at Marengo Ridge Conservation Area

MARENGO – McHenry County Conservation District winter camping is open within Thomas Woods at Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, 3100 N. Route 23.

Winter tent campers can enjoy camping and exploring more than 5 miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails that wind through oak and evergreen woodlands at the site. Reserve dates at 815-338-6223 at least 10 working days before your desired camping date.

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Despite sunshine today, it will remain extremely cold and windy.

Clouds will stream in tonight as a storm approaches from the west. This next storm will bring snow starting around midday tomorrow, causing slick roads. Four to 8 inches will accumulate before ending on Saturday.

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WEATHER HISTORY On Dec. 15, 1969, in Los Angeles, Calif., a chain-reaction car crash involved more than 100 vehicles on a 12-mile stretch of the fog-cloaked Santa Ana Freeway.

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Cary-Grove High School students Samantha Briggs (from left), Dillon Zasada, Chris Walther, Sam Gamez, Tom Cassidy, Jack Bressett and Jenny O’Malley are raising funds to attend the Virtual Entrepreneurship International competition in New York.

Business students seek funding to attend national competition

By HANNAH PROKOP

hprokop@shawmedia.com CARY – Cary-Grove High School’s Virtual Entrepreneurship International class qualified for a national competition for the first time this year, and now students are looking to raise money to travel to the competition in New York.

VEI teacher David Cook said his 24 students have spent the semester working on a concept for a unique home furnishings business called Auggie’s.

The capstone business class for juniors and seniors simulates the various components of running a business, Cook said, and students are broken up into teams – including sales, accounting and web design.

After the class wrote a 25-page business plan, seven students – Samantha Briggs, Dillon Zasada, Chris Walther, Sam Gamez, Tom Cassidy, Jack Bressett and Jenny O’Malley – traveled to Northern Illinois University to present the plan.

The students placed second in the State Business Plan competition, which qualified them for nationals, Cook said.

“I think the communication and presentation skills of these kids – I don’t

“Going to New York will really help all of us that are going, and going to present, because it’s just a bigger stage for us, and we’ll get recognition and meet new people.”

Chris Walther

Cary-Grove High School senior know if I’ve ever seen anything as good,” Cook said.

The students were confident, well-spoken, responded professionally to questions by the judges and had a realistic concept, Cook said.

In April they have a chance to compete in New York as part of VEI’s Youth Business Summit. The three-night trip would include a Human Resources Competition, Global Business Challenge, International Trade Show and more.

Walther, a senior, said his role in the class was chief financial officer and

presenter. He’s hoping to pursue degrees in engineering and finance when he graduates.

“Going to New York will really help all of us that are going, and going to present, because it’s just a bigger stage for us, and we’ll get recognition and meet new people,” Walther said.

“It’s just a great experience in the real world.”

Junior Matt Ahmann worked on the sales side of the project, and said he and other students were able to build leadership skills by delegating tasks.

“I’ve just seen everyone come into class and work hard at it, and everyone’s just really happy with the class and inspired,” Ahmann said.

Cook said he estimates it would cost about $8,500 to bring two supervisors and the seven students to New York.

The group’s fundraising page, www. gofundme.com/cghsvei, notes the students are going to be giving back to the community for supporting them by volunteering at a local hospice, JourneyCare.

“We understand we’re asking people to give to us, so we’d like to reciprocate the spirit of generosity and give to other people who need it,” Cook said.

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“Many of them have an interest in working with animals, so this fit well with that,” Chikos said. “We wrote the organization an email and asked if they’d appreciate us making toys for them. They were happy to accept

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CRYSTAL LAKE – Wanting to help a local organization over the holiday season, several Crystal Lake Central students with special needs donated handmade pet toys to Helping Paws Animal Shelter on Sunday.

The class project, led by special education instructor Bob Chikos, began with students looking at different local charities they were interested in helping.

“We wanted to find a local organization that would fit our need and we could do during class time,” Chikos said. “So that’s how Helping Paws was decided.”

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Crystal Lake Central High School students Phillip Mihm (from back left), Gilberto Galvan, Abby Stanton (from front left), Noah Wisnios and Hannah Wood show the pile of pet toys they made for Helping Paws Animal Shelter in Woodstock.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Donations sought for Love Lights a Tree program

McHENRY – Ace Hardware, 4520 W. Crystal Lake Road, is participating in the Love Lights a Tree program sponsored by the McHenry Unit of the American Cancer Society.

Participants may make a donation in memory or honor of a loved one, and an ornament will be placed on a special tree at the store. All ornaments will be mailed to donors after the holidays for a keepsake.

Costs are $100 for a picture frame ornament, $50 for a blue glass ornament, $25 for a red glass ornament and $10 for a green glass ornament. For information, call Kelly Stanger at 815-546-2257.

Learn about nature during Glacial Park programs

RINGWOOD – “Lost Valley Nature Detectives,” a self-guided drop-in program for families, is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road.

The program includes indoor displays and outdoor exploration. The center will be closed from Dec. 23 to 26 and Dec. 30 to 31. For information, call 815-479-5779.

– Northwest Herald

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hprokop@shawmedia.com HUNTLEY – Huntley Police Chief Robert Porter presented three life-saving awards to officers at the Dec. 8 Village Board meeting.

Officer Nora Cirks, officer Brad Kummer and community service officer Bruce Greene were recognized for the direct actions they took to save a life before the arrival of medical personnel from Huntley Fire Protection District.

Cirks and Kummer responded to a call in August for an unresponsive child with no pulse. Officers were able to administer chest compressions to keep the child’s airway open, Porter said.

Since then, the child has made a full recovery, Porter said.

Greene was a first responder to a man having a heart attack in June. He administered CPR until EMTs arrived and they were able to take the patient to a hospital for medical care, Porter said.

In the past year, seven individuals from the Huntley Police Department have been given life-saving awards,

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Huntley police officers Brad Kummer (from left), Bruce Greene and Nora Cirks each were presented a life-saving award at the Dec. 8 Village Board meeting.

Porter said. said. “We take our training very seri“That’s something not only our of- ously, we have good equipment and we ficers should be proud of, but our com- have quality individuals working for munity should be proud of,” Porter this department.”

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HUNTLEY – Huntley police are encouraging people to drive safe during the holiday season.

December is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month, and Christmas and New Year’s are some of the deadliest holidays on the roads, according to a news release from Huntley police.

Several alternatives to driving after drinking alcohol include calling a local transportation service such as a taxi or Uber, having a designated driver or staying in one place for the night.

Driving impaired can result in unnecessary deaths, heavy fines and jail time, police said.

Drivers also should be alert while driving and be mindful of weather conditions, police said.

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CRYSTAL LAKE – Police will increase their traffic enforcement starting this Friday through the new year in an effort to crack down on drunken driving and driving without seat belts.

As part of its regular Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign through Jan. 2, the Crystal Lake Police Department is offering tips to keep people from ending up in jail and facing stiff fines and attorney’s fees during the holidays.

Don’t plan on driving if you intend to drink, and either arrange a safe ride home or designate a sober driver. Don’t let people who have been drinking get behind the wheel – take their keys and arrange a safe way for them to get home. Also, contact law enforcement if you see an impaired driver on the road.

Be sure to wear your seat belt – in Illinois, all occupants of cars must be wearing them, regardless of where they are sitting. Police this holiday season will be writing citations for noncompliance, without exceptions.

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Participating businesses in Downtown Crystal Lake will create their own Gingerbread Creation to display at their business with a countertop Salvation Army Red Kettle. The public is invited to view the various Business Gingerbread Creations. Every dollar deposited in the corresponding Red Kettle is worth one vote. The business who collects the most $$ by December 24th will be the winner of the Business Gingerbread Creation contest. In reality, the real “winner” isThe Salvation Army and all the people they serve in our community. So here’s your opportunity to (legally) STUFF the ballot box with votes (dollars)!! www.DowntownCL.org 815-479-0835

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• WILMOT

“Everyone who skis knows Vail.

It’s a place you want to be a part of.”

Continued from page A3 “The fireplace was a totally custom job when they put it in. We weren’t able to replace it,” Ogilvie said.

There’s a new fire pit outside, however. The things that are gone – the Pizza Barn and the Iron Kettle restaurant – have been replaced. Instead there are the Ski Hill Grill and Walt’s Tavern, the latter named for Wilmot’s founder.

Nods to Stopa and his mountain’s legacy are present throughout the lodge.

“The Stopas gave us access to a lot of historical photos,” Muhlenbeck said.

They dot the walls with memories.

From the lodge refurbishment, reclaimed wood covers other walls. In the Main Lodge Bar that greets visitors when they walk in, an original bar remains.

The frontline staff is a mixture of new and familiar faces. Outside, three new snowcats have raised the standard of grooming. On opening day, the trails felt more consistent, helped by recent snow.

Also new this year is a terrain park just for fledgling riders.

The main park will benefit from new manager Mike Schuster, who spent the past nine years working on the terrain park in Vail, Colorado. On Wednesday, 11 features were open to riders. As the ski season progresses, Schuster said Wilmot’s park will expand to include as many as 60 features, ranging from rails

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Wilmot also replaced the rope tows in the beginners’ area with conveyor lifts.

The lifts are seen easily from the new ski school building, which was formerly the maintenance crew’s home.

“Ski school here was great, but they didn’t have [their own] base facility,” Ogilvie said. “We’ll be able to do fullday and multiday [ski school] programs

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The full-day lessons running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. are a first for Wilmot in recent memory, Ogilvie said.

At night, the new energy-efficient LED lights will come on, allowing riders to see multiple turns in front of them.

Those are just the tangibles. “[There’s a] renewed energy. Everyone who skis knows Vail. It’s a place you want to be a part of,” said Gary Lieder,

Wilmot’s ski school director who has worked at Wilmot for 47 years.

The experience at Wilmot seems to have changed for the better, as one would expect, because Wilmot now is a hands-on commercial for Vail’s western destination resorts. That includes all that it entails, according to its critics: rising prices, a less free-wheeling atmosphere and ultimately, Vail Resorts’ requisite loyalty to shareholders as a publicly traded corporation.

Like Afton Alps, Minnesota, and Mount Brighton, Michigan, before it, Wilmot is part of Vail’s “urban resort strategy,” as Ogilvie put it, wherein an improved experience at a small ski area near an urban population center encourages trips to Vail’s destination properties.

It’s a designation not without its advantages.

“Because of the scale of the business, we’re looking at what the guest is doing in five years,” Ogilvie said. “We have the luxury of doing that. We have the size and capital to invest in a long-term way.”

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ed Wednesday, Oct. 12, on a McHenry County warrant, charged with disorderly conduct.

• Brett A. Roesslein, 56, 14005 Hemmingsen Road, Huntley, was arrested Saturday, Oct. 8, on a McHenry County warrant, charged with battery.

• Daimon A. Roesslein, 25, 14005 Hemmingsen Road, Huntley, was charged SaturMcHenry day, Oct. 8, on a McHenry County warrant, • Parisa Grafty Lockett, 28, 1416 S. Kostner charged with battery.

• Ruben Meneses, 36, 3939 Main St., Ave., Chicago, was charged Tuesday, Oct. 4, McHenry, was charged Saturday, Oct. 8, with with retail theft at Meijer Foods.

• James Ramone Holmes, 33, 204 Spring St., disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer.

Carpentersville, was charged Tuesday, Oct. • Brandon R. Wright, 27, 701 Amanda Ave., 4, with retail theft. He also was arrested on McHenry, was charged Sunday, Oct. 9, with DeKalb and Kane County warrants, charged leaving the scene of an accident with vehicle with failure to appear in court. damage.

• David A. Summers, 19, 3703 James St., • Todd W. Britton, 34, 4904 Bonner Drive, McHenry, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 5, on a McHenry County warrant, charged with McHenry, was charged Tuesday, Oct. 11, with violating parole. failure to appear in court on a telephone • Robert A. Maason, 24, 1020 Hanley St., harassment charge.

McHenry, was charged Wednesday, Oct. 12, • Anselmo Aguilar-Ojeda, 47, 4813 Home with violating order of protection.

Ave., McHenry, was charged Wednesday, • Kevin Michael O’Reilly, 55, 3613 WaukegOct. 5, with battery. an Road, McHenry, was charged Wednesday, • Jason Allen Gibson, 27, 514 Beachview Drive, Round Lake Beach, was charged Thurs- Oct. 12, with domestic battery.

• Drew A. Stout, 27, 3804 W. Millstream day, Oct. 6, with DUI-alcohol, aggravated DUI, Drive, McHenry, was charged Wednesday, aggravated DUI while license revoked, and Oct. 12, with aggravated assault and resisting improper lane use. a peace officer.

• Kurt M. Niezgoda, 23, 210 Veretta Court, • Christine M. Frer, 44, 3314 Broad St., McHenMcHenry, was charged Thursday, Oct. 6, with ry, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 12, on a two counts of domestic battery and leaving the scene of an accident. He was also arrest- McHenry County warrant, charged with battery.

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• 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19 – Home State Bank, 40 Grant St., Crystal Lake. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 – EmbroidMe of Crystal Lake, 6215 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19 – McHenry VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Jan. 7 – St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 8 – McHenry County Jewish Congregation, 8617 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 – Community Church of Richmond, 5714 Broadway, Richmond. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc. org.

• 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 10 – Centegra

Specialty Hospital – Woodstock, 527 W. South St., Woodstock. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 13 – Richmond-Burton High School, 8311 N. Route 31, Richmond. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc. org.

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OBITUARIES LELANIA CARLSON

Born: December 30, 1970; in McHenry, IL Died: December 12, 2016; in Chicago, IL Lelania “Lani” Carlson, age 45, of Island Lake, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016, at University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center.

She was born December 30, 1970 in McHenry to Kenneth and Sandra (Ficken) Carlson.

Lani was a Island Lake resident for 22 years, where she enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her family. She loved going to the beach, and her goal was to one day travel and explore Hawaii Lani often liked to enjoy a good cup of coffee and great conversations with family and friends.

Lani is survived by her partner, David R. Salemi; four children, Amber Randall, James Goodman, Ashley Goodman, Hannah Salemi; her mother, Sandra Carlson; and her brother, Douglas Carlson.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2016 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Visitation will resume Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral blessing at 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Countryside Cemetery, McHenry, IL. For those wishing to send an expression Specialty Meats • Deli Beef • Pork • Chicken Lamb • Veal • Seafood Sandwiches • Party Trays Gaming • Beer • Wine

of sympathy, her family suggests memorials to The Hannah Salemi Educational Fund, c/o Justen Funeral Home & Crematory P.O. Box 343 McHenry, IL 60050.

For information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends may leave an online condolence message for her family.

WAYNE HARRISON DOWNS Born: January 25, 1953 Died: December 9, 2016

Wayne Harrison Downs, age 63, went to be with his Lord on December 9. He wanted to die of old age but didn’t quite make it. He was thwarted in that effort after a 3-year gallant battle against pancreatic

cancer.

He was born January 25, 1953 in Crawfordsville, Indiana and is survived by his loving wife, Amy (Hoffman); and 4 children,Tanner Riley-Downs, Christine Ford, Katie Dremon (Chris) and Timmy Ford; brothers, Frederick Downs Jr and Marc Downs.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine Duffy; his parents, Frederick Sr and Helen Louise Downs; sister, Pamela Angotti; and brothers, Rex and Michael Downs.

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Wayne graduated from Wiley High School, Terre Haute, Indiana in 1971 and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad, Chicago in 2013. He had a passion for history, books, movies, the rivers and small towns. He also loved downtown Chicago with its history (and good bars!) and the plains and hidden beauty of Kansas.

The distance between two places for him was never the shortest route, but how much history, back roads and small towns were in between, often adding hours and even days to a trip.

Wayne was an avid talk radio listener and loved discussing politics and current events to anyone within ear shot.

He put together many a jigsaw puzzle and claimed to win at Scrabble most of the time (which is true!).

He was especially proud of one of his accomplishments – riding his bicycle from Chicago to Washington, D.C., in 2009.

He and his wife had a large garden and loved canning the “fruits” of their labor and sharing the produce with friends.

Wayne’s humor, cheerfulness & love of life were a delight to all who knew him. With his departure from this life, he will leave a void in many lives. He will be dearly missed but always remembered. He believed in Jesus Christ to the end.

There will be no wake, service or funeral.

In lieu of flowers, buy yourselves a good

bottle of liquor and a make a toast “To Wayne, a man of honor and one helluva nice guy.”

Condolences to family and friends may be posted at www.northernindianafuneralcare. com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rescue Mission (rescuemission.net) or Visiting Nurse & Hospice (vnfw.org) both of Fort Wayne.

JENNIFER JORDAN Jennifer Jordan, 63, of Lindenhurst passed away Saturday, December 10. Jennifer was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Loving wife of Bruce Fluger; beloved mother of April McCord, Dennis (Andrea) Pilipuf, James (Shawna) Ryan; proud grandmother of Devon, Landon, Nolan and Caleb; devoted sister of Betty (Bill), Anne, Jane and Joyce (Warren); fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held from Noon to 4:00pm on Saturday, December 17 at Antioch Moose Lodge. 26020 W IL Route 173, Antioch, IL 60002.

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WILBUR KAMHOLZ Wilbur “Will” Kamholz, 94, of Marengo passed away Wed. morning at Maple Crest Care Center Belvidere.

Arrangements pending Fredrick Funeral Home, Hampshire 847-683-2711.

RICHARD SCHMITT Richard Schmitt, age 89, of McHenry, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

Arrangements are pending at Colonial Funeral Home and Crematory. For information please call 815-385-0063.

WILMA R. VAIL

Born: November 14, 1919; in Woodstock, IL Died: December 8, 2016; in Woodstock, IL Wilma R. Vail, 97, of Woodstock, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Crossroads Nursing Home in Woodstock.

She was born November 14, 1919 to Frank and Lucille (Beers) Luedtke in Woodstock.

She married Thor Don Vail in August 1949.

Wilma worked for the McNeils Hamburger Restaurant in Woodstock for many years.

When McDonalds came to Woodstock, she transferred to that location and there she stayed until her retirement at age 80. She

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Alan Thicke poses April 26, 2015, in the media room at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif. suggested it fit the times.

“Ronald Reagan is president and there’s no war, maybe that creates an environment for a show like ours,” he said.

The Canadian-born TV host, writer, composer and actor died Tuesday at age 69 after suffering a heart attack and col-

How to submit Send obituary information to obits@ nwherald.com or call 815-526-4438.

Notices are accepted until 3 p.m. for the next day’s edition. Obituaries also appear online at NWHerald.com/obits, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation. always enjoyed working outdoors in her yard and being with her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie (Martin) Hollembeak of Harvard, Vicki Heelein of Harvard; 6 grandchildren, Corina Rush, Kimberly Lehman, Dusty Hollembeak, Don (Julie) Heelein, Dave (Tracy) Heelein; 12 great grandchildren, Antonia, Nicholas, Kaelean, Brooke, Nathanal, Troy, Tylia, Ben, Ryley, Zachary, Mackenzie, Tyler; and 5 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thor Don Vail; and her brothers, Lester, Lyle, and Glen Luedtke.

There will be a Memorial gathering on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, 201 W. South Street in Woodstock from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Memorial Service. Interment will be private in the McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodstock.

For information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710 or visit the website at www. slmcfh.com.

lapsing while playing ice hockey with his youngest son, Carter, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Another son, pop-singer Robin Thicke, told the newspaper that one of the last things his father said was to compliment Carter on a shot.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Lelania “Lani” Carlson: The visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. The visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. funeral blessing Saturday, Dec. 17, at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Countryside Cemetery in McHenry.

Pierce Alan Cordle: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home. The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church. Burial will be private.

John Charles Differding: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard. The memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at St. Irenaeus Church in Park Forest.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-943-5400.

John C. Donnewald: The visitation will be from 9 to 9:45 a.m., followed by the 10 a.m. funeral Mass celebration Friday, Dec. 16, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Rockford. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Douglass A. Hartsell: The visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the 4 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Dec. 17, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400.

Richard A. Itter Sr.: The visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a funer-

al service at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at Willow Creek Community Church of Crystal Lake, 220 Exchange Drive A, Crystal Lake. For information, call Justen Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-385-2400.

Jennifer Jordan: The celebration of her life will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Antioch Moose Lodge, 26020 W. Route 173, Antioch.

Jean Bernice Pegnottga: The visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Dec. 17, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400.

Nettie Arlene Stoerp: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, Dec. 16, at the chapel in McHenry County Memorial Park, 11301 Lake Ave., Woodstock. For information, call Wait-Ross-Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel at 847-658-4232.

Wilma R. Vail: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Saturday, Dec. 17, at First United Methodist Church, 201 W. South St., Woodstock.

Interment will be private in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodstock. For information, call Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710.

Matthew C. Webber Jr.: The visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass celebration Thursday, Dec. 15, at St. Mary’s Church in Woodstock, followed by a reception.

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LOS ANGELES – Alan Thicke’s 1980s TV dad credentials were neatly in order on “Growing Pains.” His Dr. Jason Seaver was an open-hearted parent and an enlightened husband, working from home to help tend the kids while his wife revived her career.

But Thicke’s character anchored a sitcom that was also 1950s-retro, part of television’s renewed embrace of the traditional nuclear family after a string of single-parent shows. “Growing Pains” debuted in 1985, one year after “The Cosby Show” showed the old formula could be made new.

While Bill Cosby’s NBC series touched on social issues, ABC’s “Growing Pains” was pure comfort food about a suburban family with a genial, fatherknows-best patriarch, cheerful mom (Joanna Kerns) and a brood that included breakout heartthrob Kirk Cameron as teenager Mike and, in the show’s final 1991-92 season, Leonardo DiCaprio.

Thicke said a 1985 interview with The Associated Press that he wouldn’t have pitched a show like “Growing Pains” but

He called his father “the greatest man I ever met” and “always a gentleman.”

Thicke’s fictional son also mourned him. “I spent Monday through Friday for seven important years with Alan Thicke as my ‘TV dad,’ ” Cameron said in a statement. “I’m shocked and truly heartbroken today at the news of his death. Alan was a generous, kind and loving man. I am so blessed to have grown up with him.”

DiCaprio, who played a homeless youngster taken in by the Seavers, said Thicke “knew how to harness the power of the entertainment industry to be a positive influence in so many lives – including mine. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity I had to work with Alan early in my career. ... I’ve seen him a number of times over the years and when Alan Thicke walked in the room, quite frankly, no one was cooler.”

Other celebrities who had crossed paths with Thicke, whether through music, acting or simply as friends, expressed their sorrow at news of his death. “I grew up watching him and got to know him through Robin. He was always so kind to me,” John Legend posted on Twitter.

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THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND McHENRY COUNTY

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PHOTOS WITH SANTA & A MOVIE

WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15 WHERE: McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Featuring several showings of “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland,” family photos with Santa, holiday crafts, balloon art, music, pizza and hot chocolate bar. Free.

Information: 815-455-8550.

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“MIRROR OF JOHNNY MATHIS”

WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 15 WHERE: Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley COST & INFO: Professional entertainer, impersonator and recording artist David Robbins will present a Johnny Mathis tribute show. Tickets: $18 Sun City residents, $23 public.

Tickets and information: 847515-7650 or www.sccah.com/ events.

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COMEDY SKETCH & IMPROV WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 15 WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Hosted by Williams Street Repertory’s Comedy Improv Troupe. Tickets: $10 at the door. Information: 815-356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org.

ROOM FOR EVERYONE – Deer Path Elementary School students are shown inside Mortgage Capital Group’s hot air balloon during a presentation given Nov. 28 by balloon pilot Bennett Schwontkowski.

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CALENDAR Dec. 15

• 10 to 11 a.m. – Jingle Bell Rock ’n’ Read, Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake. Also from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 16.

Preschoolers will sing songs, listen to stories and enjoy treats. Open to CLPL cardholders only. Free.

Registration required. Information: 815-459-1687 or www.clpl.org.

• 1 to 4 p.m. – Low-cost rabies vaccination and microchip clinic, McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center, 100 N. Virginia St., Crystal Lake. Also available from 3 to 5 p.m.

Jan. 25. Appointment required. All pets must be leashed or in carriers. Rabies: $10 one year, $25 three years; $15 microchip. Information: 815-4596222 or www.mcdh.info. Pet adoptions ($80) also will be available. All adoptions include age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, FELV & FIV testing, microchip, heartworm and free first visit at participating veterinarians. To view available pets, visit www.petfinder.com.

Have an event to share? Submit your information online at PlanitNorthwest.com.

Photos may be emailed to neighbors@nwherald.com.

THE RIGHT SIZE – Eighteen-month-old twins Asher and Calden Martinez of Crystal Lake help their family choose a perfect Christmas tree.

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Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Listen to ideas and suggestions, but consider the expense involved. You can do much better if you exercise moderation and pay attention to detail. Take time to research and plan a strategy before you launch something new. Take control rather than be controlled.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – You need to step up when it comes to long-gestating projects. If you face facts and answer questions, you will be able to move forward stress-free.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Share your feelings, but don’t let situations escalate to a point of no return. Stay calm, be straightforward and

stick to what you know is within your means.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – A closer look at your bank statement will help ease your mind.

Get your house in order, both literally and figuratively, before the end of the year.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Get together with someone you haven’t seen for quite a while.

Catching up will give you insight into new possibilities that could make for an interesting new year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Problems will surface if you or someone you live with has been indulgent or impractical. Take action to turn things around in a positive manner.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Making alterations to your home to accommodate upcoming

events will put added pressure on you and your bankbook. Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance.

If everyone pitches in, everyone wins.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Money matters are best looked at carefully. You may think you have more to spend than you do. Look for sales, and budget your end-of-year expenses carefully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Emotions will escalate when dealing with matters concerning children or your budget. Try to live within your means. Discuss your plans, and ask for approval before you proceed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Secrets are best kept.

Don’t feel the need to make a last-minute decision just because someone else does. Protect your assets and position. Romance and physical

improvements are encouraged.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Plan to do something with children, or get together with a friend who shares similar interests. A shopping expedition will lead to bargains, but even so, limiting your expenses is encouraged.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Last-minute changes will lead to uncertainty and confusion. Making a fuss will cause bad feelings. Listen, observe and consider your options. Don’t feel pressured to make a snap decision.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Discuss your plans with someone you respect. Your options will expand because of the suggestions made.

A change at home will give you a chance to pursue a promising venture.

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Chicago alderman indicted on federal charges

By SOPHIA TAREEN and MICHAEL TARM The Associated Press

CHICAGO – A prominent Chicago alderman has been charged with stealing at least $30,000 from a charitable fund set up in part to help poor constituents and spending it at casinos and to pay his daughter’s college tuition.

In a grand jury indictment unsealed Wednesday, Willie B. Cochran also is accused of demanding cash from a liquor store owner and an attorney for developers in exchange for taking action in his official capacity to help their businesses.

The indictment was filed in Chicago federal court while the 64-year-old Democrat was attending a City Council meeting. He remained in his chair as fellow aldermen and city officials stopped by for hushed conversations.

Cochran abruptly left the proceedings midmorning with a pack of reporters trailing him through City Hall.

“We have to look at the details,” Cochran said. “I have not seen any details, so it’s not possible for me to make any kind of comment.”

Cochran is charged with 11 counts of wire fraud and two counts each of federal program bribery and extortion. A conviction on just one count of

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Chicago Alderman Willie Cochran attends a City Council meeting Wednesday in Chicago.

Cochran has been indicted on charges that he extorted money from a liquor store owner and pilfered funds from a local government activities fund to pay for gambling and his daughter’s college tuition. The indictment was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago. wire fraud carries a maximum 20-year prison term, although guideline calculations typically lead to much lower sentences.

Cochran’s lawyer, Thomas Durkin, said by phone from New York that he hasn’t had the chance to go through all the case documents. But he added: “The

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The governor’s office said the Corrections Department partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to provide two-day training to help staff better understand conditions such as schizoNews from across the state phrenia and bipolar disorder to improve communication with inmates.

Rauner touts effort to train About a quarter of the state’s 43,800 prison staff on mental illness SPRINGFIELD – Nearly 13,000 prison inmates suffer from a mental illness, staff members in Illinois received training according to information provided by the for dealing with mentally ill inmates in the governor’s office.

The union that represents corrections past year, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administraemployees agrees with Rauner’s goal tion said Wednesday. of improving treatment of mentally ill The Republican governor described the effort as part of his administration’s goal of inmates, but said there’s a ways to go to fixing what he calls Illinois’ broken criminal reduce inmate assaults on staff. justice system – one of the few areas Official: Group homes to be Rauner has been able to find agreement more heavily regulated with Democrats during an 18-month CHICAGO – An Illinois Department budget standoff.

Speaking to a class of employees who re- of Human Services official told state ceived the training, Rauner said the state’s legislators that group homes for adults with disabilities will face stricter licensing corrections system should be improved standards and enforcement, and that to “get at the core causes of criminal behavior so we can improve the quality of they’ll be graded on safety and quality for the first time. life for everybody.”

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alderman has an outstanding reputation. ... He has been a leader in the community for years, and we intend to fight these charges vigorously.”

The accusations sound familiar to locals, who have seen many of their politicians face corruption charges over the years. Since the 1970s, nearly three

Senate and House lawmakers the department has launched more than a dozen reform measures to increase enforcement of 3,000 group homes across Illinois and boost public transparency involving the care of 12,000 adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, the Chicago Tribune reported.

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Caterpillar announces undisclosed number of layoffs in 2017

PEORIA – Caterpillar Inc. is laying off an undisclosed number of employees because of expected bleak market conditions in 2017.

A statement Wednesday by the earth-moving equipment manufacturer said Caterpillar will try to find posts for jobless workers elsewhere in the company.

The (Peoria) Journal-Star reported that the statement indicated displaced employees would receive severance packages and “outplacement services from appropriate agencies.”

The company announced a restructuring plan in the fall of 2015, which included eliminating as many as 10,000 jobs and

dozen aldermen have been convicted.

So many went to prison, one joke went that when they saw each other behind bars, they’d holler “quorum call!”

Cochran, who just won a third term, was first elected to the council in 2007 to represent a ward on the city’s South Side. His predecessor, Arenda Troutman, pleaded guilty to federal charges that she solicited donations from developers who wanted to do business in the ward.

Cochran, a former Chicago police officer, was outspoken on public safety issues. He retired from law enforcement in 2003 after more than 20 years.

U.S. Attorney Zachary Fardon said in a statement from his Chicago office that “our democratic system suffers” when public officials use their power for personal gain. He added: “We will continue to vigorously investigate and prosecute any elected official who attempts to use their office to enrich themselves.”

According to the indictment, Cochran sought donations for the charitable fund, called the 20th Ward Activities Fund, by telling potential contributors that it would help needy families by feeding some and helping buy winter coats and school supplies. He was the sole signatory on a fund bank account.

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CHICAGO – A Chicago Board of Education report shows that some wealthy families scammed to get their children into selective-enrollment schools and that some school administrators concealed dropouts to boost attendance and graduation rates.

The annual report by the board’s inspector general comes after Chicago Public Schools has increased consequences for anyone cheating to get into selective-enrollment programs and has tightened criteria for counting transfers.

Inspector General Nicholas Schuler said there were 181 complaints about residency issues. In one case, a family living in a large home in an affluent Chicago suburb rented a small apartment in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood so their child could attend a school despite test scores that didn’t make the cut.

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S.C. church shooting case witness stand, saying uncertainty about where and when some of ends with 911 call

CHARLESTON, S.C. – A survivor of the Charleston church slayings called 911 shortly after Dylann Roof opened fire and killed nine of her friends during a Bible study.

Polly Sheppard’s call, played for jurors on Wednesday, starts with a prayer and a plea for help: “Please answer. Oh, God.” When the recording ended, Sheppard staggered from the witness stand and several family members rushed to help her down the aisle and out of the courtroom as she stared blankly ahead.

Prosecutors rested their case in Roof’s federal death penalty trial and his lawyers called no witnesses after the judge ruled that mental health experts, job applications and his academic record were irrelevant to whether Roof is guilty of attacking the church.

Jurors will hear closing arguments Thursday.

the sexual encounters took place made them impossible to defend against.

At a hearing, the defense portrayed the potential prosecution witnesses as “bandwagon” accusers who came forward because they sought to cash in on Cosby’s fame and wealth.

Justice Dept. won’t send officers to pipeline protest

BISMARCK, N.D. – The federal government won’t send 100 federal officers to help police protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota as requested, drawing a sharp rebuke Wednesday by the county sheriff who wanted the help as well as the head of the National Sheriffs’ Association.

Sending border patrol and members of the U.S. Marshals Service Special Operations Group might escalate, not ease, tensions Cosby lawyer: ‘Bandwagon’ between law enforcement and accusers’ accounts vague protesters who’ve camped on NORRISTOWN, Pa. – Bill Cosby’s federal land for months, Justice Department spokesman Wyn lawyers on Wednesday attacked Hornbuckle said. what they called “vague, remote and often inconsistent” allegations A dozen North Dakota law enforcement officials implored from a slew of women whom prosecutors are seeking to call as President Barack Obama in a letter released Monday to send in-perwitnesses at his sexual-assault son help plus financial assistance, trial next year.

Lawyers for the 79-year-old ac- citing costs, fatigue and a growing tor and comedian asked a judge to fear of vigilante justice.

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Russian soldiers march May 9 during the Victory Day military parade marking 71 years after the victory in World War II in Red Square in Moscow, Russia.

Some see nuke risk with collapse of Russian ties

By ROBERT BURNS

The Associated Press

LONDON – It’s not quite Cold War II, but the collapse of U.S. military relations with Russia could prove to be one of the most consequential aspects of President Barack Obama’s national security legacy while presenting an early test of Donald Trump’s hope for friendly ties to Moscow.

Beyond the prospect of the two militaries accidentally brushing against each other in Europe or the Middle East, there is concern that a near-complete absence of military-to-military communication could enable a miscalculation or escalation leading to a nuclear confrontation.

The U.S. and Russia possess 90 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons. Some are continuously on high alert.

While Secretary of State John Kerry and his predecessor, Hillary Clinton, kept up frequent contact with their Russian counterpart on Syria, Iran and other issues, the Pentagon and the Kremlin went largely silent on topics like nuclear risk reduction. The Pentagon cut off most military-to-military contacts with Moscow in 2014 after Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its incursions into eastern Ukraine, and the Russians ended longstanding cooperation with the U.S. on nuclear security. That left the relationship at a low ebb that worries some experts.

Former Sen. Sam Nunn, who heads a nonpartisan group that advocates for measures to reduce the risk of nuclear conflict, warns that Washington and Moscow are in a “race between cooperation and catastrophe.” Cooperation, he

said, is losing.

“The dangers are growing,” he said in a telephone interview. “Distrust between the U.S. and Russia, between NATO and Russia, is in a downward spiral.”

The slide has quickened, and the repair perhaps made more difficult, by allegations of Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election and the Pentagon’s sharp criticism of the Russian military’s role in Syria. Trump has held out hope of improving relations with his future counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, whom he has praised. But it’s unclear what that portends for military ties.

Some of Trump’s top administration picks, including Rex Tillerson for secretary of state, are seen as friendly toward Russia. But the president-elect’s choice for defense secretary, retired Gen. James Mattis, has expressed worry about Russia’s intentions. In remarks to the Heritage Foundation in 2015, he said Russia wants to “break NATO apart.”

Mattis may face some urgency in setting a new course for military ties with Russia, but some voices in the new administration may press for other early priorities, such as advancing the anti-Islamic State fight in Iraq.

The man Mattis would replace, Defense Secretary Ash Carter, is wrapping up a world tour this week, but did not visit Moscow. In fact, he has not been there during his nearly two years in office. His two immediate predecessors, Chuck Hagel and Leon Panetta, never made it to Moscow, either. The last defense secretary to visit Moscow was Obama’s first, Robert Gates, in 2011.

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President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology industry leaders Wednesday at Trump Tower in New York. From left are Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Alphabet CEO Larry Page, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, Vice President-elect Mike Pence and Trump.

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By JONATHAN LEMIRE and MICHAEL LIEDTKE The Associated Press

NEW YORK – President-elect Donald Trump, who faced fierce opposition from some Silicon Valley leaders during the election campaign, strove to assure the titans of tech Wednesday that his administration is “here to help you folks do well.”

Trump, still savoring his election victory, convened a summit at Trump Tower for nearly a dozen tech leaders, whose industry largely supported Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Many in the industry are worried that Trump will stifle innovation, curb the hiring of computer-savvy immigrants and infringe on consumers’ digital privacy.

He immediately tried to allay those fears.

“We want you to keep going with the incredible innovation. Anything we can do to help this go on, we will be there for you,” Trump said. “You’ll call my people, you’ll call me. We have no formal chain of command around here.”

The CEOs who filled the table in Trump’s 25th floor conference room included Apple’s Tim Cook, Alphabet’s Larry Page, Google’s Eric Schmidt, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Tesla’s Elon Musk, IBM’s Ginni Rometty, Oracle’s Safra Catz and Cisco Systems’ Chuck Robbins. Facebook’s chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg, attended instead of its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, who is one of many tech executives who have expressed misgivings about Trump’s pledge to deport millions

of immigrants who are in the country illegally.

The meeting remained amiable and the group, which agreed to meet quarterly, also had preliminary discussions about immigration and how to stay competitive with China, although no firm commitments were made, according to a person briefed on the meeting but not authorized to discuss it publicly.

Trump was joined by several members of his senior staff and his three eldest children, who are expected to help run his business once he takes office, again blurring the line between the president-elect’s personal and professional lives.

Reporters were allowed to witness only the first moments of the meeting and most of the attendees departed without comment. But Bezos, who is also owner of The Washington Post, which has been a frequent target of Trump complaints about campaign coverage, said he found the meeting to be “very productive” and said he “shared the view that the administration should make innovation one of its key pillars.”

No industry was more open in its contempt for Trump during the campaign.

In an open letter published in July, more than 140 technology executives, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists skewered him as a “disaster for innovation.”

And Trump’s denigration of Mexicans, his pledge to deport millions of immigrants now living in the U.S. illegally and his crude remarks about women were widely viewed as racist, authoritarian and sexist by an industry that prides itself on its tolerance.

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BEIRUT – A cease-fire to evacuate rebel fighters and civilians from the remaining opposition-held neighborhoods of Aleppo unraveled Wednesday, once again raising the specter of a bloody end to the battle for Syria’s largest city as residents reported the resumption of shelling and brutal bombing runs.

Opponents of President Bashar Assad accused the government and its allies of scuttling the deal by adding new conditions, including the lifting of a rebel siege on two pro-government Shiite villages in nearby Idlib province.

However, hours after it crumbled, the rebels said the deal was back on.

There was no comment from the government or its allies, and minutes after the new cease-fire was to take effect at 11:30 p.m. local time, there were still reports of shelling in the few blocks of the city under rebel control.

Three rebel spokesmen said the first group of wounded people and civilians were to be escorted out of the city early Thursday morning. Rebels would follow, they said, adding that the conditions had not changed and that they had even agreed with the Russians on the

checkpoints. Then violence erupted: shelling and then airstrikes. The rebels retaliated, at one point shelling the pro-government villages of Foua and Kfraya in Idlib and detonating a car bomb in a frontline area.

Residents, activists and medical staff described mayhem in the tiny sliver of Aleppo still under opposition control as volleys of shells rained down on the area where tens of thousands of civilians were trapped alongside rebels in gutted apartment buildings and other shelters.

Videos shared online by residents huddling indoors recorded the sounds of war – deafening explosions that highlighted fears of a bloodbath. Rescuers were overwhelmed and a comprehensive casualty toll was impossible.

“They began to strike as if there’s no such thing as a cease-fire or civilian evacuation,” said Mahmoud Raslan, a local media activist.

Mohammed Abu Jaafar, head of forensics in eastern Aleppo, said residents felt “duped.”

“People have left their shelters .... to be ready for the evacuation. I can’t describe it,” Abu Jaafar said. “Since the morning, they started to target the areas where people have gathered. ... These people were walking to the crossings designated for exit.”

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OPINIONS

NORTHWEST HERALD EDITORIAL BOARD:

Dan McCaleb

Kevin Lyons

Valerie Katzenstein

Jon Styf

John Sahly

OUR VIEW

Do your jobs, do not sue It’s hard to have much sympathy for six Chicago-area Democratic state representatives who sued the Illinois comptroller’s office Dec. 2 for back pay that’s been held up since August by Illinois’ protracted budget mess. After all, those lawmakers are part of the problem.

It’s the Illinois General Assembly’s responsibility to approve a budget that the governor is willing to sign.

If lawmakers approve a budget, the governor vetoes it, and legislators are then unable to override the veto, it seems to us those lawmakers have an obligation to negotiate in good faith with the governor until a budget deal satisfactory to all parties can be reached.

We haven’t heard any of the six – Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Kate Cloonen, Lisa Hernandez, Mary Flowers, Sonya Harper and Silvana Tabares – pushing hard to get fellow legislators moving on the budget.

We haven’t heard them challenging Democratic legislative leaders, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton, to soften their stances on making a budget deal with Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner – a budget deal that would start payments to the plaintiffs and thousands of others flowing again.

Apparently it was easier for Welch and company to sue outgoing Republican Comptroller Leslie Munger on her final work day in office than to do the work they expect to be paid for.

Democrat Susana Mendoza was sworn in as comptroller Dec. 5 after winning a special election last month. She has said she will continue to withhold payment to lawmakers unless ordered by a judge to put their checks at the head of the line in front of all other unpaid vendors and workers.

It’s a long line of misery – 126,000 unpaid bills totaling more than $10.3 billion, according to Munger on her last day in office – and it’s gotten worse. The backlog had risen to more than $10.5 billion.

One of the problems for many lawmakers is that they view their jobs as full time.

They certainly get paid full-time salaries – $67,836. Many receive stipends of $10,327 for extra duties. The total: $78,163.

But the Legislature is in session only from January until May, with a 2-week veto session in November.

Full-time employment? Not hardly.

By stretching their legislative jobs to full time, such lawmakers don’t have any “real” jobs to fall back on. And now, their personal finances are feeling the pinch.

No matter.

Lawmakers who want to get paid should do their jobs. Approving a budget deal is Job 1.

THE FIRST

AMENDMENT

ANOTHER VIEW

Immigration lessons learned

We are encouraged by the recent actions of the U.S. Department of Customs and Border Protection to erect a giant tent adjacent to the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge to accommodate an onslaught of immigrants crossing into the country illegally in this region.

The move demonstrates that CBP learned vital lessons two years ago when the unprecedented wave of unaccompanied minors and immigrants with young children overwhelmed authorities and brought international attention to our South Texas border.

CBP undoubtedly has a difficult job in protecting our national borders, made more complex by a volatile political debate over what to do about immigration – a debate that is ever more heightened with the election of Donald Trump, who campaigned on a vow to close the border to illegal entries.

But the $3.8 million tent that can hold 1,000 and was opened

Dec. 9, just days after its construction, suggests CBP is becoming more attuned to a nuance of immigration policy that can be lost on policymakers: that treating immigrants in a humanitarian manner does not equate to condoning the acts of tens of thousands of immigrants who are crossing our international borders illegally.

McAllen Mayor Jim Darling understands this nuance and his legal background recently allowed him to raise an important distinction as policymakers grapple with what to do about this surge of immigration. He noted in a speech earlier this month for the groundbreaking of a permanent Humanitarian Respite Center in downtown McAllen, that once these people are apprehended and processed by CBP, their status changes to a legal one — however temporary that may be.

Darling also reminds us of the ongoing image battle that this region faces on the national stage that wrongly suggests that the

multitude of people coming across pose an acute danger to the Rio Grande Valley.

It is with that context that we caution CBP against the temptation of using the Donna facility as a way to mask any image problem that the agency may feel.

We understand CBP’s need for security. But access to other holding facilities, particularly those farmed out to private prison operators, has been extremely limited.

Transparency is paramount in how these detainees are being cared for.

We believe that any image problem caused by the multitude of immigrants should not be thrust on any one federal agency or on our region. But rather, it should be thrust on Washington, which is responsible for developing a comprehensive immigration policy that works.

And which has failed to do so year after year.

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VIEWS Eli Lake undo – is disclosure. Obama should disclose as much of the intelligence community’s assessment of the Russian hacks as he can without compromising sources and methods.

This way the public discourse can be based upon facts instead of whispers. Democrats in Congress, with the support of a growing number of Republicans, are already talking about a multi-year independent study. Far better for us all to immediately see a detailed report laying out what the Russians did in the last year.

That would be a start, but Russia still should pay for its interference.

To do that, Obama should shine a spotlight on the Russian president’s money. Since the 2014 stealth invasion of Ukraine, the CIA and the Treasury Department have devoted more resources to learning the details of Putin’s personal wealth.

Obama should declassify dossiers of Putin’s and his inner circle’s fortune: their front companies, their homes, their yachts, their secret bank accounts. If he’s feeling puckish, Obama could tell his administration to anonymously post all that information on random public websites. He could say the CIA was hacked. Oops. Sorry, Vladimir. Our cybersecurity is a mess right now.

U.S. officials have hinted before that they know more than they are saying about Putin’s money. Adam Szubin, the acting undersecretary of the Treasury for terrorism and financial intelligence, told the BBC in January that Putin “supposedly draws a state salary of something like $110,000 a year. That is not an accurate statement of the man’s wealth, and he has long time training and practices in terms of how to mask his actual wealth.”

In October, retired Admiral James Stavridis told NBC News: “It’s well known that there’s a great deal of offshore money moved outside of Russia from oligarchs. … It would be very embarrassing if that was revealed, and that would be a proportional response to what we’ve seen.”

For normal countries, this kind of information on a national leader would be political poison. But for Putin it won’t be. When the Panama Papers were released this year, implicating Russian oligarchs in shielding their wealth in offshore accounts, there was little interest inside Russia. Most Russians expect their leaders to be corrupt.

The effect of a disclosure by the Obama administration though would be apparent in the West. Putin may not care whether his citizens know how corrupt he is. But I bet his Western bankers and business partners do. Fiona Hill, a senior fellow and Russia expert at the Brookings Institution, told me Monday: “The

one thing about revealing this information is that it would stigmatize his wealth. This is shining a spotlight on him and his allies.”

Hill added, however, that she did not know how much concrete information the U.S. government had in this regard. Putin is very good at hiding his money.

It’s doubtful that Trump would begin his presidency by imposing sanctions on the Russians for the electoral hacks. But having a detailed, public record of Putin’s and his inner circle’s wealth would at least leave this option open for European governments. And who knows: in a month or a year, the Trump administration might have a vendetta against Putin, and if it does, the justification for sanctions will already be a matter of public record.

Even in the meantime, the disclosure could actually help Trump.

The president-elect says he wants to reset the U.S.-Russian relationship, just as Obama said when he came into office in 2009. The prospect of Western banks shying away from the personal wealth of Putin and his allies would create a little leverage in what are sure to be tough negotiations about that reset. As Trump might say, it’s a reminder of the kind of thing that can happen to Putin’s money if he doesn’t play nice.

Big league.

• Eli Lake is a Bloomberg View columnist.

IT’S YOUR WRITE Community Harvest a magnificent event

To the Editor: The Crystal Lake “Community Harvest” has become a magnificent tribute to the charity of residents and businesses.

Each year, the support for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry, on Thanksgiving Day, attests to this!

In 1991, the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce initiated a project, “Home For the Holidays,” with a series of events.

The chamber committee decided to include a collection of food and monetary donations for the new food pantry.

During the dialogue initiated to “name” each program, a series of names was discussed. The Community Harvest was suggested by committee member Joanne Nelson, advertising sales representative for the Northwest Herald. I’m

sure Joanne would be very pleased to see how the Harvest has grown!

We would be remiss if we did not give credit for the present volume to Judy Pelinski, who has chaired the Community Harvest for the past 10 years. Her personal commitment deserves recognition!

Rosemary and Bob Blazier Crystal Lake

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To the Editor: Being a judge has to be a stressful and demanding occupation: from minor to tragic traffic violations, to theft, to accusations of domestic violence, child molestation, murder or attempted murder, to name a few of the many hearings and trials put before them.

A good judge should be fair but firm

and respected for the job they do.

The people of McHenry County are lucky to have such a judge that serves them.

Thank you, Honorable Judge Sharon Prather.

Lots of warmth

Lois A. Wiese

Joanne Van Dever

McHenry

To the Editor: Thank you to the gentleman and lady who gave me a hot chocolate on Saturday at Papa G’s. It brought me lots of warmth on a cold day.

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Everyone except the next president seems to understand that Russia interfered in the U.S. election.

It’s not just the latest CIA assessments, or the earlier public statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Homeland Security.

Nor is it the fact that cyber-security experts in July had pinned the hacks of Democrats on bad actors in Moscow. As the Daily Beast reported Monday, even Russian officials are pretty much copping to the cybercrime of this young century.

All of this raises a very Russian question for Obama: What is to be done?

It’s tricky. The current president certainly shouldn’t respond in kind.

Given Putin’s own war against his opposition, future Russian elections will be as good as fixed before anyone votes. What’s more, Putin these days is popular. So hacking and leaking the e-mails of Putin’s allies doesn’t have the same effect as hacking and leaking the e-mails of Hillary Clinton’s allies.

Obama’s options are limited.

Sanctions or covert action? Trump could begin to reverse them in less than six weeks. Based on his response to the reports about the Russian hacking assessments over the weekend, it’s safe to assume Trump is not inclined to punish Putin for hacking and leaking the e-mails of his political opponents.

The one thing Obama can do – something that Trump cannot

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BUSINESS Fed raises key interest rate; foresees 3 hikes in ’17

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve has raised a key interest rate in response to a strengthening U.S. economy and expectations of higher inflation, and it foresees three more rate hikes in 2017.

The Fed’s move will mean modestly higher rates on some loans.

Wednesday’s action signaled the Fed’s belief that the economy has improved over the past year after a rough start to 2016 and can withstand slightly higher borrowing rates. Its expectation of three rate increases in 2017 is up from two in its forecast three months ago.

The central bank said in a statement after its latest policy meeting that it’s raising its benchmark rate by a quarter-point to a still-low range of 0.5 percent to 0.75 percent. The Fed had most recently raised the rate last December from a record low near zero set during the 2008 financial crisis.

Responding to a question at a news conference, Chair Janet Yellen said she didn’t think the economy needed stimulus from President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tax cuts and infrastructure spending – the kind of fiscal support that Yellen and her predecessor, Ben Bernanke, had called for in the past.

Yellen said such policies would be unlikely to maximize employment, since the unemployment rate – 4.6 percent, a nine-year low – now is slightly below the Fed’s own long-term target.

“My predecessor and I called for fis-

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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen testifies Nov. 17 before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. A full year after the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate for the first time in nearly a decade, it is widely expected that it is finally ready to raise rates again at its final meeting of 2016. cal stimulus when the unemployment rate was substantially higher than it is now,” she said.

The Fed chair stressed that she wasn’t providing advice or guidance to the incoming Trump administration.

And she downplayed any expectations that Trump’s economic program could lead to faster rate hikes resulting from higher inflation.

The Fed’s move Wednesday, only the second rate hike in the past decade, came on a unanimous 10-0 vote. The central bank also released updated fore-

casts that showed modest changes to its outlook for growth, unemployment and inflation, mainly to take account of a stronger economy and job market.

James Marple, senior economist at TDBank, said the Fed’s forecast of three rate increases next year, up from two, was the “only real surprise” Wednesday.

“The move up is a signal that the Fed has become more confident in the economic outlook and that inflation will increasingly track closer to the 2 percent target,” Marple said.

It’s hardly guaranteed that the Fed’s forecast for three hikes in 2017 will prove accurate. Last year at this time, for example, the Fed predicted it would raise rates four times in 2016. It turns out it’s raising them just once.

Wednesday’s rate increase should have little effect on mortgages or auto and student loans. The Fed doesn’t directly affect those rates, at least not in the short run. But rates on some other loans – notably credit cards, home equity loans and adjustable-rate mortgages – will likely rise soon, although only modestly. Those rates are based on benchmarks like banks’ prime rate, which moves in tandem with the Fed’s key rate.

After the Fed’s announcement, several major banks announced that they were raising their prime rate from 3.50 percent to 3.75 percent.

“This single quarter-point move in interest rates will go largely unnoticed at the household level, but coupled with last year’s hike, the cumulative effect could mount quickly if the Fed quickens the pace of rate hikes in 2017,” said Greg McBride, Bankrate.com’s chief financial analyst.

Mortgage rates have been surging since Trump’s presidential victory last month on expectations that his economic program would accelerate economic growth and inflation.

Stock investors appeared disappointed by the Fed’s forecast of three rate increases in 2017. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down about 118 points – 0.6 percent – a sign that stock investors are pricing in additional Fed rate hikes.

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WORTH TALKIN’ ABOUT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016

NEW YORK – Former “Saturday Night Live” star Taran Killam will be getting plenty of live performances next year – he’s joining the Broadway company of “Hamilton.”

Killam, who portrayed Brad Pitt and Jebidiah Atkinson during his six years on “SNL,” will play King George III and take over from Rory O’Malley on Jan. 17. Killam recently finished shooting his directorial film debut, “Why We’re Killing Gunther,” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Killam will join other new cast members Bryan Terrell Clark as George Washington on Jan. 10, Alysha Deslorieux as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds on Dec. 16 and J. Quinton Johnson as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison on Jan. 6.

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National Film Registry adds Brat Pack, ‘Roger Rabbit’

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SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris (center) poses with actors Sophia Bush and Common after they announced nominations Wednesday for the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif.

‘La La Land’ hits a wrong note in Screen Actors Guild noms The rising chorus for “La La Land” is suddenly missing a very conspicuous note.

The 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild nominations, announced Wednesday in West Hollywood, California, included nominations for the leads of Damien Chazelle’s acclaimed musical, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. But the perceived Oscar front-runner was notably absent in the SAGs’ top category, best ensemble.

“La La Land,” which landed a leading seven Golden Globe nominations on Monday, had seemingly been marching toward best-picture winner. Granted, “La La Land,” largely focused on its leads, doesn’t scream ensemble.

But if it goes on to win best picture, it will be the first to do so without a SAG ensemble nod in the category’s history. Actors, the largest group in the Academy of Motion Pictures, hold considerable sway. (SAG, however, is much larger, with about 160,000 members, compared to about 1,200 actors in the academy.)

The best ensemble nominees were Barry Jenkins’ coming-of-age tale “Moonlight,” Kenneth Lonergan’s Massachusetts family drama “Manchester by the Sea,” the rousing NASA drama “Hidden Figures” and, in a surprise, the Viggo Mortensen-led bohemian romp “Captain Fantastic.”

“Have never been happier in my career about any nomination,” said Mortensen, also nominated for best actor. “That fellow actors in our Screen Actors Guild have just acknowledged that [director] Matt Ross has constructed a truly memorable family story for our times.”

“Manchester by the Sea” led all films with four nominations, including best actor for Casey Affleck and supporting nods for Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges.

WASHINGTON – While not usually regarded as a golden age of American cinema, the 1980s produced plenty of popular classics – and a few more of them have now been added to the prestigious National Film Registry.

The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that “The Breakfast Club,” “The Princess Bride” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” are among the 25 movies tapped for preservation this year. They join three other more obscure 1980s titles on this year’s list.

The national library also picked a few more recent favorites, including “Thelma & Louise,” Disney’s “The Lion King” and “Rushmore.”

The library selects movies for preservation in its audio-visual vault in Culpeper, Virginia, because of their cultural, historic or artistic importance. This year’s picks bring the total number of films in the registry to 700. The choices have become increasingly diverse and eclectic since the registry began in 1989.

TV’s Evancho to sing at Trump’s inauguration

WASHINGTON – “America’s Got Talent” star Jackie Evancho will sing the national anthem at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20.

The 16-year-old Evancho said Wednesday on NBC’s “Today,” “I’m so excited. It’s

going to be awesome.”

Trump’s communications director for the inaugural committee confirmed the booking on Twitter, calling Evancho “an inspiration for all Americans.”

Beyonce performed the national anthem at President Barack Obama’s January 2013 inauguration. She later said she’d lip synced the song.

Evancho is a Pittsburgh native and a soprano who has performed in Washington before. She has performed at the Independence Day concert “A Capitol Fourth” along with the lighting of the national Christmas tree and the National Prayer Breakfast.

In 2010, she was the runner-up on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”

Jauregui charged with pot possession at D.C. airport

CHANTILLY, Va. – A member of the girl group Fifth Harmony has been charged with possessing marijuana at Dulles International Airport.

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority spokesman Rob Yingling said Lauren Jauregui was charged Tuesday by authority police, and released on a summons to appear in court.

The group formed on The X Factor won collaboration of the year at the American Music Awards last month for “Work from Home” with Ty Dolla $ign.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Actor-comedian Tim Conway is 83. Singer Cindy Birdsong of The Supremes is 77.

Drummer Dave Clark of the Dave Clark Five is 74. Drummer Carmine Appice of Vanilla Fudge is 70. Actor Don Johnson is 67. Actress Melanie Chartoff (“Rugrats,” “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose”) is 66. Actor Justin Ross (“A Chorus Line”) is 62. Bassist Paul Simonon of The Clash is 61. Country singer Doug Phelps (The Kentucky Headhunters, Brothers Phelps) is 56. Actress Helen Slater

is 53. Actress Molly Price (“Third Watch”) is 51. Actor Garrett Wang (“Star Trek: Voyager”) is 48. Actor Michael Shanks (“Stargate SG-1”) is 46. Actor Stuart Townsend (“Queen of the Damned”) is 44. Actor Geoff Stults (new “Odd Couple”) is 40. Actor Adam Brody (“The O.C.”) is 37. Actress Michelle Dockery is 35. Actor George O. Gore II (“My Wife and Kids”) is 34. Actress Camilla Luddington (“Grey’s Anatomy”) is 33. Guitarist Alana Haim of Haim is 25.

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Genes may affect caffeine cravings Dear Doctors: Everyone in my partner’s family loves coffee, but I’m like the rest of my family – we can take it or leave it. Is it possible a love of caffeine is in their genes?

Dear Reader: Surprising as it might seem, recent studies suggest that yes, for some people the craving for that first (and second and third) cup of daily coffee actually is built into their DNA. The bigger picture turns out to be even more interesting and a bit complex – so first, a bit of background.

According to the National Institutes of Health, caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world. Found in coffee, tea, chocolate, colas, energy drinks and some medications, caffeine gives you a lift because it blocks a brain chemical called adenosine, which causes sleepiness.

Whether coffee is good or bad for you has been a source of conflicting medical opinion.

For every new study that finds the good – increased concentration, elevated mood, decreased risk of some cancers and chronic diseases – there’s another study to highlight the bad. Coffee consumption has been linked to anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart attack.

Is the science on both sides of the caffeine debate wrong, or is it possible something else is going on? Scientists now believe your question hints at the answer. Not only does your DNA decide whether or not you will love coffee, the genes you carry determine how coffee will affect your body and your health.

In a study published in 2014, researchers compared coffee drinking habits among large groups of people of European and African-American descent. They also did genetic studies on each group. What they learned is the ways in which you respond to coffee – whether it wakes you up, makes you jittery, gets you inspired or gives you the shakes – is coded into your genes. Depending on your

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People in the study with the “fast” gene, which helps the liver to break down caffeine quickly, drank far more coffee than those with the “slow” gene. Researchers think that’s because caffeine leaves their bodies so quickly, it takes a lot more coffee to keep the buzz going.

When scientists separated coffee drinkers into two groups, one with the fast gene and one with the slow gene, they had an aha! moment. The fast gene group of coffee drinkers actually showed a decreased risk of heart attack and hypertension. But people with the slow gene, which lets caffeine linger in the body and create more chemical interactions, had a greater risk of heart attacks and high blood pressure.

So barring a DNA test, how do you know how much coffee a day is safe to drink?

Considering the many types of coffee-based drinks on the market right now, each with a different potency, it’s best to think in milligrams.

Total caffeine in a cup of coffee, for example, can range anywhere from 50 to more than 400 mg. Current wisdom is up to 400 mg of caffeine a day is a safe upper limit for healthy adults. But if even a cup of weak diner coffee gets your heart racing, then decaf – or a glass of water – is the safer bet.

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ing how many social occasions revolve around food. If no one ever took the time during the last 27 years to explain basic table etiquette to Jeff, you can’t blame your nephew for his atrocious manners.

You should speak to him about this – but privately – and ask if he would like you to give him some pointers. However, if he refuses, you might be happier eating elsewhere when your mother invites Jeff and his mom for dinner.

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We frequently disagree, but we have been married 44 years. – Always A Loving Husband Dear Loving Husband: It generally is considered rude to interrupt someone when he or she is talking. The next time your wife does it, stop and ask her what’s so important. (Could it be the band is playing your song?)

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a 50-something single man living with my elderly mother. My father passed away a while ago, and the only members of my family left are me, my mom and my older sister, who has a 27-year-old son, “Jeff.” They do not live with us.

My sister has been divorced for 10 years. Jeff and his parents never had a scheduled dinnertime, and they never ate together. Jeff’s meals consisted of whatever he wanted, eaten in his bedroom.

Once a week, my mother makes a nice dinner and invites my sister and nephew over.

The problem is, Jeff never was taught proper table manners. He eats like a caveman, slurps his food and holds the utensils like a 2-year-old.

It’s embarrassing. When I mention this to my mother, she gets on my case about “criticizing” him. She sees the problem, but doesn’t want to say anything for fear of offending him. His mother sees it, too, but does nothing.

Jeff has no girlfriend or significant other at the moment, but if he were to go to any “nice” restaurant, he’d end up looking idiotic. It has reached the point I no longer can look at him while we are at the table because it ruins my appetite. How can someone tactfully teach this kid how to eat and conduct himself properly? –

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JACOBS’ FINISHER Melick is Northwest Herald Boys Soccer Player of Year / 2

Jacobs’ Noah Melick had 33 goals and eight assists this season.

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By JOHN WILKINSON

mashed potatoes and corn.

Who is your favorite current player to watch in your sport?

Melick: That’s tough. I like watching

jwilkinson@shawmedia.com Noah Melick has become more and more of a handful for opposing defenses each of his three years at Jacobs.

He scored seven goals and had five assists as a freshman, bumped that up to 18 goals and 10 assists as a sophomore and then this season the junior scored 33 goals and assisted on eight more as the speedy focal point of a high-pressing Jacobs offense.

He helped Jacobs to an outright Fox Valley Conference, going 7-1 in FVC matches. During the postseason, Melick contributed nine goals and an assist as Jacobs won a second consecutive regional title, its first sectional title since 2002 and finished 16-5-4 after being eliminated in a supersectional.

For his part in the Golden Eagles’ season and being the area’s most dangerous forward, Melick is the Northwest Herald’s 2016 Boys Soccer Player of the Year, as voted on by the sports staff with input from area coaches.

Melick recently spoke with the paper about cracking jokes, finishing chances and more.

What was the biggest change you made this year that helped you be successful?

Melick: Finishing the ball definitely.

My teammates would always get me the ball, and I’d have to make something happen because that’s what I do. ...

At the beginning of the year, I kind of

(Robert) Lewandowski play. He holds the ball well; he does everything well.

Melick: Either basketball or football, probably basketball.

What’s your favorite subject in school?

Melick: History. I like history a lot,

and it’s my best subject.

What’s your dream car?

Melick: A Range Rover. A white

When you were younger, who was a player that helped you get hooked on the sport?

Melick: It’s generic but definitely

Range Rover with tinted windows.

Who makes you laugh most on your team?

Melick: That’s really tough, but Dan

against Marmion Academy in the final two minutes.

Ronaldo.

Buirge or Patrick Murphy. Always cracking jokes at practice, at the right times, not at the wrong times.

What kind of teammate are you?

Are you a loud leader or cracking jokes or what? How would your teammates describe you?

Melick: I crack a lot of jokes. I don’t

Do you have a favorite goal that you scored this year?

Melick: I guess scoring two goals

What’s the best piece of coaching advice you’ve gotten?

Melick: Be myself. Head high; don’t

get frustrated, and if people are doubling you, you have your teammates out there to support you, and they have a bunch of space.

As a goal scorer, is that hard to remember sometimes that it might be better to Sarah Nader – snader@shawmedia.com get a lot of laughs, but I think it’s funny, give the ball up?

Melick: Yeah, sometimes I’m a little Jacobs’ Noah Melick is the 2016 Northwest so I laugh about it.

What’s your favorite memory of this selfish with the ball, but then my teamHerald Boys Soccer Player of the Year. season? mates and coaches remind me to look Melick: Winning the sectional final. struggled, missed a lot of opportunities, up and to not do it yourself and you’re

could have won some games. But as the season went on my teammates just told me to keep my head high and get the next one and all that. It just started happening, and it continued throughout the year, and my teammates were there always to keep my head high. So yeah, finishing was huge for me.

Just because last year it was tough to get through that sectional semifinal loss when we right there with McHenry. But to beat McHenry (this year) in the sectional semifinal and then to move on to the sectional final and beating a solid (Rockford Guilford) team, 6-1, really was a great memory.

If you were going to focus on a different What’s your favorite meal after a game? sport, what would you want to be good at?

Melick: I have to go steak. Steak,

just tiring yourself out by doing that.

What are things you’re still working on for next year?

Melick: Definitely want to work on

my strength, I want to get a little stronger on both upper body and lower body.

And then there’s always improvement for my left foot, always improvement for finishing. I want to get my pace higher; I want to be faster.

NORTHWEST HERALD BOYS SOCCER COACH OF THE YEAR

Cappello’s tough early schedule paid off for Jacobs

By JOHN WILKINSON

jwilkinson@shawmedia.com Jacobs boys soccer coach AJ Cappello knew how good his team could be and beefed up the Golden Eagles’ schedule accordingly. He said he wanted to just get through the tough nonconference portion at .500, and after a slow start, that was all they managed.

But as Cappello had planned, the competition primed Jacobs for a big second half of the season.

The Golden Eagles peaked at the right time, going 7-1 in Fox Valley Conference play to win the FVC title outright for the first time since 2002.

They won a regional for the second consecutive year and then won the program’s first sectional since 2000 (when Cappello was playing for Cary-Grove).

After being eliminated in a supersec-

tional, Jacobs finished the season with a 16-5-4 record.

For leading Jacobs to its best season in more than a decade, Cappello is the Northwest Herald Boys Soccer Coach of the Year, voted on by the sports staff with input from AJ Cappello area coaches.

Cappello recently spoke with the Northwest Herald about his ideal soccer vacation, postgame wings and more.

soccer vacation?

Cappello: I think the Camp Nou (in

when the moment is tense and tight, he knows how to time that comedic relief right.

of coaching varsity, it’s just creating an environment for the players to develop and improve and enjoy themselves and to feel comfortable just to get better every day.

the ball and just working as a unit.

we played two great games – and we were down, 3-1, with about 10 minutes to go, and we grabbed three goals to come

very patient and understands that between August and October I’m not going to be home too much.

Barcelona) without a doubt. To have, whatever, 90,000 people watching El Classico at the Camp Nou, even though I’m not the biggest Barcelona fan, that environment is unbelievable.

Which player on your team made you laugh the most?

Cappello: Dan Buirge. He’s that kid,

back and win the game, 4-3.

After a big game, do you have a favorite meal or favorite way to celebrate a win?

Cappello: Is it appropriate to say a beer and wings?

What’s the most important thing you’ve learned about coaching over the years?

Cappello: I think over 61/2 years or so

When you’re not coaching, what are you Thinking back on this year, what’s your What was something you focused on likely to be doing? favorite memory? this year that helped you be successful?

Cappello: Spending time with my wife Cappello: We played Marmion AcadeCappello: In the summer time we spent my in the Barrington Tournament – and and four kids.

How do you keep up with all that? a good amount of time just working on we had back-to-back tough losses to BarCappello: I have a great wife who is defending and keeping good pressure on rington and Streamwood, and I thought Where’s one place you would want to go watch a soccer match if you could do a

NORTHWEST HERALD BOYS SOCCER ALL-AREA TEAM FIRST TEAM set up those around him. Walsh dished out a team-high 18 assists and scored five goals for a Jacobs team that won FVC, regional and sectional titles.

JULIAN AJROJA Dundee-Crown, jr., M/F Whether playing as a winger or as a striker, Ajroja was a handful for defenses with his pace, skill and growing frame. His 19 goals and 10 assists helped the Chargers finish 6-2 in the FVC and win their first regional title, finishing 13-9-1 overall.

WILL MAIDMENT Woodstock, sr., F Maidment led a historic Blue Streaks offense that set program records with 103 goals scored and 17 wins. The senior captain contributed 24 of those goals and 10 assists. Seven of his goals were game winners.

ALONZO CARRILLO Harvard, sr., F Carrillo was the leading goal scorer for the KRC-champion Hornets. The

senior captain bagged 26 goals and added 10 assists for a Harvard team that went 17-4-0.

ANDREW GRABOWSKI Crystal Lake South, sr., F The Gators’ target man came into his own as a well-rounded forward during his senior season and took on more of a leadership role, as well. Bouncing back from an injury-hampered 2015 season, Grabowski led the team in goals and assists, scoring 19 and assisting on 14 more for South, bringing his career totals to 47 goals and 32 assists. His 126 career points put him fourth all time at South.

NOAH MELICK Jacobs, jr., F Melick, the Northwest Herald Player of the Year, scored 33 goals and added eight assists for a Jacobs team that won the FVC title outright. He scored nine of his goals in the postseason, and Jacobs won its second consecutive regional and its first sectional title since 2000.

HONORABLE MENTION Luis Lemus, Cary-Grove, sr., M Patrick Kingdon, Cary-Grove, sr., F Cade Klusendorf, Crystal Lake Central, sr., M Ryan Nottoli, Crystal Lake Central, sr., F Jabari Washington, Dundee-Crown, so., D Jose Cruz, Hampshire, sr., M Nico Barrientos, Hampshire, sr., F Adrian Gorostieta, Harvard, so., F Sergio Albarran, Harvard, sr., D Michael Parks, Huntley, sr., G Dan Buirge, Jacobs, jr., M Todd Dombrowski, Johnsburg, sr., M Tristan Vance, Marengo, sr., M Jimmy Colvin, Marian Central, sr., D Zac Gorniak, McHenry, sr., D Connor Uhl, McHenry, sr., F Ian Tapia, McHenry, sr., F Billy Keaty, Prairie Ridge, sr., F Matt King, Prairie Ridge, jr., M Andy Dominguez, Woodstock, sr., M Ben Woodson, Woodstock, sr., M Edder Tapia, Woodstock North, sr., F

– John Wilkinson jwilkinson@shawmedia.com

Inside Wrestling ATHLETE OF THE WEEK JADEN GLAUSER McHenry, fr., 170 pounds Glauser continued the impressive start to his high school career with a title at the Prospect tournament, helping the Warriors finish fifth. In the course of the week, Glauser defeated ranked wrestlers four times, beating Crystal Lake Central’s Braden Bisram by tech fall, Barrington’s Jake Meyer by fall and Prairie Ridge’s Nick Fetzner twice (by fall and major decision). Glauser is 13-0 and ranked No. 8 in Class 3A at 170 by illinoismatmen.com.

NORTHWEST HERALD POWER RANKINGS 1. Crystal Lake Central (6-2, 4-0 Fox Valley Conference): The Tigers remained perfect in Fox Valley Conference duals, beating Hampshire and McHenry. They also picked up a nonconference win over Kaneland and took fourth at the Downers Grove South Invitational with Lenny Petersen (138 pounds) and Frank Carone (160) both going 4-0. Their two losses, to Lincoln Way-West and Wheaton Warrenville South, are against ranked teams in Class 3A. The Tigers moved up to No. 2 in illinoismatmen.com’s Class 2A team rankings.

tling in a triangular on Wednesday at Byron, Marengo will compete in the Stillman Valley Tournament on Saturday.

5. Jacobs (7-2, 1-2 FVC): The Golden Eagles split a pair of conference duals the past week. Jacobs lost to Huntley but then picked up its first conference win, topping Proud Sponsor of Crystal Lake South behind pins from Jake Athlete of the Week Harrier, Johnny Ridle, Dominic Tenayuca and Loren Strickland. They remain ranked as hon2. Huntley (10-4, 3-0 FVC): The Red Raiders picked up two more conference wins, orable mention in 3A. They face Cary-Grove beating Jacobs and Cary-Grove. Over the on Thursday and wrestle in a tournament weekend they went 2-1 in a quad they hosted, Saturday at Lake Park. beating Marist and Brother Rice, while losing to an Oak Forest team ranked No. 9 in 2A. NOTEWORTHY The Red Raiders host Hampshire on Thursday Petersen pushing to dominate: Crystal before facing Chicago DePaul, Marmion and Lake Central senior Lenny Petersen, the arChicago Mount Carmel on Saturday. They are ea’s only returning state champion, is trying ranked as honorable mention in 3A. to live up to everything he thinks comes with 3. Marian Central (9-2): The Hurricanes that title. went 2-1 on the week, with their only action “I always see these defending state chamcoming in a quad over the weekend. The Hur- pions in their senior year, they’re just rolling ricanes beat Hersey and Waukegan but lost through everyone,” Petersen said last week. to Dundee-Crown. They host Larkin on Friday “I always kind of looked up to that. ... That’s and then have a quad with McHenry, Lake what I want to do. I want to have no doubts Zurich and South Elgin on Friday. They are that I’m going to win the match.” ranked No. 18 in 2A by illinoismatmen.com.

Petersen needed only 34 seconds for a pin 4. Marengo (6-0, 1-0 Kishwaukee River in the Tigers’ nonconference dual win over Conference): The Indians remained perfect Kaneland on Dec. 7 and then he won by pin in in duals, with wins over Rochelle, No. 20 the third period against McHenry on Friday.

Sterling, Hampshire and Belvidere North. The He is ranked No. 1 in Class 2A at 138 by Indians are ranked No. 19 in 2A. After wresillinoismatmen.com and has only lost once

this season.

“I want to push the pace more, have a bigger gas tank,” Petersen said. “I’m just trying to work on being dominant, not have one match where I’m not in control the whole time.”

WHAT TO WATCH Crystal Lake Central at Crystal Lake South, 6:30 p.m. Thursday The crosstown rivalry will be even a little more important this year with the two schools no longer being in different divisions of the FVC. Central, the area’s best dual team, will be favored against the rebuilding Gators, but South has started better than expected and is 3-1 in conference duals thus far.

Sciacca-Holtfreter Tournament, Friday and Saturday at Harvard Prairie Ridge, Johnsburg, Woodstock, Woodstock North, Richmond-Burton and the hosting Hornets will participate in the 50th edition of this annual event. Last year, Harvard won for the first time since 2011 despite not having an individual champion. Richmond-Burton’s Gavin Sutton and Woodstock North’s Chris Flores return as defending individual champions. Action begins at 4 p.m.

Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.

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15-6-1 after losing in a regional final for the second consecutive year.

JOEL JUAREZ Harvard, sr., D Juarez was the captain in the center of defense for Harvard, playing as a center back or sweeper.

The senior captain helped Harvard to the first Kishwaukee River Conference title, as the defense allowed a little over a goal a game, giving up 24 in 21 matches, and the Hornets went 17-4 overall, 11-1 in the KRC. ALFREDO PICHARDO Harvard, sr., M Pichardo was the Hornets’ driving force in the midfield, creating most of the chances for the KRC champions. He assisted on 16 goals and scored 13 for the Hornets, who were undefeated in their first 13 games.

COLIN WALSH Jacobs, jr., M Walsh was the creative force in central midfield for the Golden Eagles, able to play out of tight spaces and

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JAKE KING McHenry, sr., GK King again was the area’s best shot stopper, filling up the goal with his 6-foot-3 frame. King missed some time early with an injury but returned to allow fewer than a goal a game, giving up 17 in 20 matches. King kept 11 shutouts, at one point keeping 10 in a row.

ALEX LEE McHenry, sr., D Lee was the vocal leader in the center of McHenry’s defense. A senior captain, he was the field general directing the county’s best defense, helping the Warriors keep 12 shutouts (10 in a row at one point), allow 17 goals in 24 games while going 16-6-2 overall and winning a regional.

ANDREW MEYER Huntley, sr., D Meyer helped captain a Huntley defense that allowed 24 goals in 22 games.

The Red Raiders won the PepsiCo Showdown, went 6-2 in the FVC and

SECOND TEAM Luis Cruz, Dundee-Crown, sr., G Zach Ruppenthal, McHenry, sr., D Jacob Moser, Jacobs, sr., D Ivan Aviles, Dundee-Crown, so., D Jeremy Jareckyj, Dundee-Crown, sr., M Gabe Swarthout, Jacobs, jr., M Nik Getzinger, Crystal Lake South, jr., M Josue Carreno, Woodstock, sr., M Zack Whitaker, Huntley, sr., M/F Aaron Ruffner, Huntley, sr., F Dean Wiersum, Johnsburg, sr., F

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4 BOYS BASKETBALL: HAMPSHIRE 70, CRYSTAL LAKE CENTRAL 62

Powell powers Whip-Purs

By JOE STEVENSON

joestevenson@shawmedia.com HAMPSHIRE – Tre Powell was all over the floor in the first half, twice getting steals and layups, then scoring on other drives to the basket for 10 points by halftime.

The Hampshire junior point guard was just getting warmed up.

Crystal Lake Central opened the second half with three 3-pointers in the first minute, the Whip-Purs called timeout, and Powell unleashed everything.

“We’ve been coming off some rough games, and I just wanted to play my game and get a win with my team,” Powell said. “It felt good. I’m looking to continue to keep my play like that because I had been struggling the past couple games.”

Powell scored 19 of Hampshire’s 21 points over the next six minutes, giving the Whips the lead for good as they held on for a 70-62 Fox Valley Conference boys basketball victory Wednesday night.

Powell, who is 5-foot-10, hit 10 of 17 field goals, was 7 of 7 at the free-throw line and finished with a game-high 29 points. He opened the fourth quarter with a layup, got a steal and a 3, then scored on another layup for a 52-50 advantage with 6:10 to go. Hampshire (2-6, 1-3 FVC) never trailed again.

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Hampshire coach Ben Whitehouse sometimes used guard Tre Powell as a sophomore last season to simulate small, quick players the Whip-Purs were going to see. “He’s as quick and as tough and competitive as they come,” Whitehouse said. Powell scored a varsity career-high 29 points Wednesday.

Whitehouse said. “He’s a dynamic player. It’s really getting varsity experience and knowing when to not force something and be patient. It’s learning the ebbs and flows of the game, and picking and choosing.”

Central (1-6, 0-3) played a strong third quarter with guard Adam Pump hitting three 3s and forward Evan Cassell hitting two 3s. The Tigers led, 50-45, heading into the fourth but saw their disturbing trend of letting leads slip away

continue.

“It all starts with defense for us,” said Pump, who led the Tigers with 23 points.

“Last year was different. We couldn’t score the ball. This year we’ve been able to put the ball in the basket, but it’s been about getting stops for us and that’s been the root of all our problems.”

Central committed seven fourth-quarter turnovers, while Hampshire kept its lead by hitting 15 of 16 free throws in the fourth quarter, and 23 for 25 for the game.

“It’s the same thing that’s been going wrong,” Tigers coach Rich Czeslawski said. “We don’t take care of the basketball; we take bad shots; we have no discipline on defense. We gave up 25 points in the fourth quarter; we gave up 24 last game. That’s just a team that doesn’t want to do the hard things to finish games.”

Central still had a chance with a minute remaining, trailing 61-58, but Pump’s long 3 missed (his first missed 3 of the half), and Hampshire’s Billy Dumoulin rebounded and was fouled. Dumoulin made both free throws, then got a steal and made two more. The Whips hit 9 of 10 free throws in the last 55 seconds.

“I knew we needed to get back and get another stop to keep the lead and not let them back into it,” Dumoulin said.

“We got back and were able to get the ball and were able to knock free throws down. Everybody came ready to hit them tonight.”

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Hampshire’s Tre Powell is uncontested as he goes up for two points after a steal against Crystal Lake Central in the first half Wednesday in Hampshire. Powell scored a varsity career-high 29 points in Hampshire’s 70-62 win.

BOYS BASKETBALL: PRAIRIE RIDGE 48, CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH 41

Defense, free-throw shooting bail out Wolves OUTSIDE THE BOX SCORE q UNSUNG HERO

Austen Ferbet

Prairie Ridge, sr., C

Ferbet scored the biggest basket of the night off an offensive rebound with 1:48 remaining to give the Wolves the lead for good. He finished with four points and six rebounds.

q THE NUMBER

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Consecutive victories for Prairie Ridge after starting the season 0-3

q AND ANOTHER THING ...

Prairie Ridge and Crystal Lake South will take part in the Hinkle Holiday Classic, which starts Saturday at Jacobs. The Gators will open pool play against Barrington, and Prairie Ridge will face Boylan.

By TIM SIECK

sports@nwherald.com CRYSTAL LAKE – Even on a night when it committed 25 turnovers and scored only two baskets in the fourth quarter, the Prairie Ridge boys basketball team showed Wednesday that with its swarming defense and ability to hit foul shots, it has a chance every night.

Prairie Ridge didn’t make a basket in the fourth quarter until there was 1:48 remaining, but the Wolves defeated Crystal Lake South, 48-41, in a Fox Valley Conference matchup at South’s Gator Alley.

The Gators (4-5, 1-2 FVC) started to hit shots after the first quarter and held the lead for a majority of the second quarter behind the perimeter shooting of Luke Nolan, who hit three of his four 3-pointers in the first half. South looked as though it would have the lead at inter-

mission until the Wolves’ Kyle Loeding hit his only 3-pointer of the night just before the halftime buzzer. Prairie Ridge seemed to carry the momentum gained from Loeding’s shot into the third quarter.

“Coach really got after us at halftime,” Loeding said. “We kept throwing the ball away and were really lackadaisical on offense. That changed in the third quarter, and we started to play much better.”

The Wolves (6-3, 4-0) were the better team in the third quarter, building a 10-point lead at one point, but South wouldn’t go away. The Gators got a huge lift from the bench from Tyler Haskin, who scored seven of his 12 points in the fourth quarter. South regained the lead with just over two minutes remaining when Matthew Meyers was fouled on a 3-point attempt, and he hit 2 of 3 free throws.

Prairie Ridge regained the lead on Austen Ferbet’s putback with 1:48 remaining. Loeding and Trevor Potter sealed the victory from the foul line in the final minute.

“Without Trevor driving to the hoop and spreading the defense, I would have had no chance at getting the rebound and making that shot,” Ferbet said. “I give all the credit to my teammates.”

The Wolves were led by Potter with 17 points and Loeding with 16.

“They did a real nice job of shooting the gaps and pressuring us all game,” Prairie Ridge coach Corky Card said.

“Austen really saved us with that rebound and putback.”

The Gators were led by Nolan and Haskin with 12 points apiece.

“I’m really proud of our effort tonight. We just weren’t able to finish,” Gators coach Matt LePage said. “Give PR credit. They made their free throws.”

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Skyhawks end Rockets’ long streak Burlington had won 54 straight conference games

By ALEX KANTECKI

akantecki@shawmedia.com BURLINGTON – Johnsburg’s Cortland Sommerfeldt and Aannah Interrante knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers midway through the third quarter, and whatever worry the Skyhawks had went away.

After Johnsburg and Burlington Central played to a considerably slower pace in the first half, the Skyhawks had their way in the second half, playing up-tempo and leaving the Rockets a step or two behind.

“They (Burlington Central) want to turn it into a low-possession game.

You saw it from the start,” Skyhawks coach Brad Frey said. “They had the ball for 45 seconds; we had it for four seconds. They had it for 35 seconds; we

OUTSIDE THE BOX SCORE q UNSUNG HERO

Taylor Piggott Johnsburg, sr., G

Piggott scored only two points, on a putback, but Skyhawks coach Brad Frey was impressed with her defensive effort when called on with two starters on the bench with foul trouble.

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54

Consecutive conference wins by Burlington Central before Wednesday’s loss to Johnsburg

q AND ANOTHER THING ...

Johnsburg sophomore Morgan Madsen scored three consecutive baskets in the fourth quarter, extending the Skyhawks’ lead to 41-21 with 5:10 to go. Megan Madsen, her twin sister, had the assist on all three field goals. had it for three seconds. I was hoping we would get that out of our system.”

The Skyhawks, led by 20 points and four 3s from Interrante, doubled the Rockets’ offense in the second half and pulled away for a 47-28 Kishwau-

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R-B’s Wagner, Jacobs’ Katrenick sign letters

By SEAN HAMMOND

shammond@shawmedia.com Two local football players signed to play at Power Five conference schools Wednesday and will enroll early for the spring semester after graduating from their respective high schools a semester early.

Dalton Richmond-Burton o f f e n s i v e l i n e m a n Wagner Dalton Wagner signed to play at Arkansas under coach Bret Bielema, and Jacobs quarterback Chris Katrenick signed to play at Duke under coach David Cutcliffe.

Wagner will have an opportunity to participate in some of Arkansas’ practices before the Belk Bowl against Virginia Tech on Dec. 29.

Duke finished the season 4-8 and did not qualify for a bowl game.

Wagner and Katrenick are ranked as three-star prospects by 247sports. com and Rivals.com.

Wagner was a first-team Northwest Herald All-Area performer. He helped Richmond-Burton to a 6-4 season as a senior with a Class 4A playoff appearance. Wagner committed to Arkansas in July.

Katrenick was a Chris Northwest Herald Katrenick All-Area honorable mention, although he had some lofty competition at the quarterback position. He led Jacobs to an IHSA Class 7A quarterfinal, the first in program history. The Golden Eagles finished the season 7-5. Katrenick originally committed to Bowling Green in April but flipped his commitment to Duke when the Blue Devils offered him a scholarship last month.

kee River Conference win Wednesday, ending Burlington Central’s 54-game conference winning streak of four-plus years and taking over sole possession of first place in the KRC. The Rockets (6-2, 3-1 KRC) won the Big Northern Conference East Division last year, handing the Skyhawks (8-4, 5-0) their only two losses in conference play.

“We just came in here with kind of a chip on our shoulder from last year,” said Interrante, whose Skyhawks went on to win a Class 3A sectional title last season. “We knew about their (winning) streak, so we wanted to come in and make a statement.”

Burlington entered Wednesday’s game holding opponents to 25.4 points a game, but it was Johnsburg’s defense that was the key to Wednesday’s win, Frey said. The Skyhawks held the Rockets to seven points in all four quarters.

“I thought our defense was really good tonight, and I don’t say that often about us,” Frey said. “We like to run up and down the floor. We like to have a lot of possessions, but I was really proud of our defense tonight.”

Morgan Madsen had 14 points and seven rebounds for the Skyhawks, Megan Madsen added eight points and seven rebounds, and Kayla Stefka finished with six rebounds and two blocks.

“Every year that we play them, they’ve had our number,” senior guard Taylor Piggott said. “This year we got them, so it’s really cool. We’re starting to work together better as a team.”

Burlington freshman Kathryn Schmidt led the Rockets with 15 points and three 3s. No other Rockets player had more than five points. Burlington finished 11 of 35 from the field (31 percent), while Johnsburg was 18 of 54 (33 percent).

The Skyhawks were the more dominant team on the glass, however, with 34 rebounds to Burlington Central’s 24.

“They were twice as aggressive as us, and we’ve got to learn from that,” Rockets coach Mark Smith said. “We can’t use the excuse that we’re young.

The Madsens are sophomores, and I’ve never seen two kids go to the boards harder than those two. And I’m talking about four-year players. They do a great job of that.”

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WHAT TO WATCH NHL 6 p.m.: Blackhawks at New York Islanders, CSN NBA 7 p.m.: Bulls at Milwaukee, WGN, TNT 9:30 p.m.: New York at Golden State, TNT NFL 7:20 p.m.: Los Angeles at Seattle, NBC, NFL College basketball 6 p.m.: Appalachian St. at NC State, ESPNU 8 p.m.: Coastal Carolina at Auburn, SEC Prep basketball 6 p.m.: High School Showcase, New Albany (Ind.) vs. La Lumiere (Ind.), at New Castle, Ind., ESPN2

8 p.m.: High School Showcase, Sierra Canyon (Calif.) vs.

Oak Hill Academy (Va.), at New Castle, Ind., ESPN2 Soccer 4:20 a.m.: FIFA Club World Cup, semifinal, Real Madrid (Spain) vs. América (Mexico), at Yokohama, Japan, FS1 Women’s college basketball 6 p.m.: Clemson at South Carolina, SEC 8 p.m.: DePaul at Temple, ESPNU Women’s college volleyball 6 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, semifinal, Stanford vs. Minnesota, at Columbus, Ohio, ESPN 8:30 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, semifinal, Texas vs. Nebraska, at Columbus, Ohio, ESPN

PREP ROUNDUP

Marengo girls top North Boone NORTHWEST HERALD

Bowl in Marengo, the Indians defeated Johnsburg behind a 560 series from MeMarengo’s girls basketball team gan Anthony. overcame North Boone with the help of Anthony recorded games of 176, 170 hot-shooting sophomore guard Marissa and 214. The Indians’ Leah Secor had Knobloch on Wednesday in a 44-36 non- a 525 series, Sapha Patel notched a 415, conference win in Poplar Grove. Kno- Rachel Jasinski rolled a 394 and Haley bloch made five 3-pointers and scored a Minogue finished with a 347. team-leading 20 points.

For the Skyhawks, Skyler Malcolm Senior forward Amy Rohe scored 10 bowled a team-best 512 series, with points and McKenna Skow added eight. games of 180, 165 and 167. Kelli Glosson had a 486 series, Emily Owen bowled a Tuesday’s late result 420, Alexa Bennett finished with a 405 GIRLS BOWLING and Miranda Hopp rounded out the Marengo 2,241, Johnsburg 2,141: At Glo- scoring with a 318.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Law helps Northwestern avoid upset against Chicago State

EVANSTON – Northwestern barely avoided a crushing upset Wednesday, overcoming a second-half deficit to defeat Chicago State, 68-64.

Vic Law led Northwestern (8-2) with 18 points, Sanjay Lumpkin had 11 rebounds, and the Wildcats won their fifth straight.

Fred Sims Jr. and Trayvon Palmer led Chicago State (3-7) in scoring with 22 and 18 points, respectively.

NIU thumps Olivet Nazarene

DeKALB – Marin Maric scored 22 points on 11-of-12 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds, and Northern Illinois defeated Olivet Nazarene, 95-69, Wednesday.

Aaric Armstead added 16 points for the Huskies (5-5).

Guice leads UIC past DePaul

CHICAGO – Kyle Guice came off the bench to score 14 points and hit four 3-pointers, the last breaking a tie with 54.6 seconds left, and Illinois-Chicago (5-5) defeated DePaul, 80-75, Wednesday.

DePaul (5-4) got 27 points from Eli Cain and 26 from Billy Garrett.

Cubs sign reliever Uehara

CHICAGO – The Cubs made another addition to their bullpen after the departure of Aroldis Chapman, agreeing to a $6 million, one-year deal with reliever Koji Uehara.

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NFL NATIONAL CONFERENCE

North W L T Pct PF Detroit 9 4 0 .692 295 Green Bay 7 6 0 .538 333 Minnesota 7 6 0 .538 258 Bears 3 10 0 .231 221 East W L T Pct PF x-Dallas 11 2 0 .846 340 N.Y. Giants 9 4 0 .692 255 Washington 7 5 1 .577 330 Philadelphia 5 8 0 .385 290 South W L T Pct PF Atlanta 8 5 0 .615 428 Tampa Bay 8 5 0 .615 293 New Orleans 5 8 0 .385 358 Carolina 5 8 0 .385 311 West W L T Pct PF Seattle 8 4 1 .654 274 Arizona 5 7 1 .423 299 Los Angeles 4 9 0 .308 194 San Francisco 1 12 0 .077 251 x-clinched playoff spot

PREPS AMERICAN CONFERENCE

PA 268 312 225 290 PA 238 244 317 272 PA 345 296 351 337 PA 232 277 304 393

WEEK 15 Thursday’s Game Los Angeles at Seattle, 7:25 p.m.

Saturday’s Game Miami at N.Y. Jets, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Green Bay at Bears, noon Philadelphia at Baltimore, noon Cleveland at Buffalo, noon Detroit at N.Y. Giants, noon Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, noon Tennessee at Kansas City, noon Indianapolis at Minnesota, noon Jacksonville at Houston, noon New Orleans at Arizona, 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Atlanta, 3:05 p.m.

New England at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

Oakland at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Game Carolina at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

East W L T New England 11 2 0 Miami 8 5 0 Buffalo 6 7 0 N.Y. Jets 4 9 0 North W L T Pittsburgh 8 5 0 Baltimore 7 6 0 Cincinnati 5 7 1 Cleveland 0 13 0 South W L T Houston 7 6 0 Tennessee 7 6 0 Indianapolis 6 7 0 Jacksonville 2 11 0 West W L T Kansas City 10 3 0 Oakland 10 3 0 Denver 8 5 0 San Diego 5 8 0

PF 349 281 325 229

PA 230 301 301 324

Pct .615 .538 .423 .000

PF 317 279 268 207

PA 256 237 269 375

Pct .538 .538 .462 .154

PF 229 321 328 240

PA 274 306 333 338

Pct .769 .769 .615 .385

PF 302 358 296 350

PA 255 320 242 347

WEEK 16 Thursday, Dec. 22 N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 7:25 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 24 Washington at Bears, noon N.Y. Jets at New England, noon San Diego at Cleveland, noon Miami at Buffalo, noon Tennessee at Jacksonville, noon Minnesota at Green Bay, noon Tampa Bay at New Orleans, noon Atlanta at Carolina, noon Indianapolis at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Arizona at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

San Francisco at Los Angeles, 3:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Houston,7:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 25 Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 3:30 p.m.

Denver at Kansas City, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 26 Detroit at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts Blackhawks 31 19 8 4 42 Minnesota 28 16 8 4 36 St. Louis 30 16 10 4 36 Nashville 28 13 11 4 30 Dallas 31 12 13 6 30 Winnipeg 32 13 16 3 29 Colorado 28 11 16 1 23 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts San Jose 30 18 11 1 37 Anaheim 30 15 10 5 35 Edmonton 32 15 12 5 35 Calgary 32 16 14 2 34 Los Angeles 28 14 12 2 30 Vancouver 30 12 16 2 26 Arizona 29 10 14 5 25

GF GA 83 71 80 57 82 85 84 81 81 98 82 96 63 90 GF GA 75 66 83 81 94 88 84 92 74 76 73 94 66 91

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 29 19 6 4 42 92 64 Ottawa 30 16 11 3 35 73 82 Boston 31 16 12 3 35 74 75 Tampa Bay 30 15 13 2 32 87 84 Florida 30 13 13 4 30 71 82 Detroit 30 13 13 4 30 71 81 Buffalo 28 11 11 6 28 62 75 Toronto 28 11 11 6 28 81 87 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 30 20 7 3 43 108 87 N.Y. Rangers 31 20 10 1 41 106 72 Philadelphia 32 19 10 3 41 105 97 Columbus 27 18 5 4 40 90 57 Washington 28 18 7 3 39 76 61 New Jersey 28 12 10 6 30 69 82 Carolina 29 12 11 6 30 77 82 N.Y. Islanders 28 11 12 5 27 73 85 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s Results San Jose 4, Ottawa 3, SO Pittsburgh 4, Boston 3, OT Tampa Bay 6, Calgary 3 Philadelphia 4, Colorado 3 Thursday’s Games Blackhawks at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Anaheim at Boston, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Arizona at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

New Jersey at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Florida at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Washington at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.

San Jose at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Columbus at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Florida at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

SCHEDULE

Pct .846 .615 .462 .308

Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 18 6 .750 Bulls 13 11 .542 Detroit 14 13 .519 Indiana 13 13 .500 Milwaukee 11 12 .478 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 18 7 .720 New York 14 11 .560 Boston 13 12 .520 Brooklyn 7 17 .292 Philadelphia 6 19 .240 Southeast Division W L Pct Charlotte 14 12 .538 Atlanta 12 13 .480 Washington 10 14 .417 Orlando 11 16 .407 Miami 9 17 .346

WESTERN CONFERENCE

GB — 5 5½ 6 6½ GB — 4 5 10½ 12 GB — 1½ 3 3½ 5

Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 20 5 .800 — Houston 19 7 .731 1½ Memphis 18 9 .667 3 New Orleans 8 18 .308 12½ Dallas 6 19 .240 14 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Utah 16 10 .615 — Oklahoma City 15 11 .577 1 Portland 13 14 .481 3½ Denver 9 16 .360 6½ Minnesota 7 18 .280 8½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 22 4 .846 — L.A. Clippers 19 7 .731 3 Sacramento 9 16 .360 12½ L.A. Lakers 10 18 .357 13 Phoenix 8 17 .320 13½ Wednesday’s Results L.A. Clippers 113, Orlando 108 Miami 95, Indiana 89 Toronto 123, Philadelphia 114 Washington 109, Charlotte 106 Brooklyn 107, L.A. Lakers 97 Houston 132, Sacramento 98 Memphis 93, Cleveland 85 Detroit 95, Dallas 85 Utah 109, Oklahoma City 89 San Antonio 108, Boston 101 Thursday’s Games Bulls at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Indiana at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Portland at Denver, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

New York at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games Milwaukee at Bulls, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Washington, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Miami, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Houston, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Utah, 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY Boys basketball: Harvard at Woodstock, Burlington Central at Richmond-Burton, North Boone at Marengo, Faith Lutheran at IMSA, 7 p.m.

Girls basketball: Faith Lutheran at IMSA, 5:30 p.m.

Boys swimming: Woodstock co-op at Zion-Benton, 5 p.m.

Boys bowling: Marengo at Mendota, 4 p.m.

Girls bowling: Marengo at Mendota, 4 p.m., Barrington at Woodstock, 4:30 p.m.

Wrestling: Prairie Ridge at Woodstock, Huntley at Hampshire, DundeeCrown at McHenry, Crystal Lake Central at Crystal Lake South, Jacobs at CaryGrove, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Boys basketball: McHenry at Huntley, Marengo at Crystal Lake Central, St. Patrick at Marian Central, 7 p.m., Westminster Christian at Alden-Hebron, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball: Westminster Christian at Alden-Hebron, 6 p.m., North Chicago at Woodstock, Harvard at Burlington Central, Hampshire at Cary-Grove, 7 p.m., Crystal Lake Central, Crystal Lake South, Johnsburg, Prairie Ridge, McHenry, Marengo, Marian Central, Richmond-Burton, Woodstock, Woodstock North at Northern Illinois Holiday Classic, TBA Wrestling: Prairie Ridge, Johnsburg, Woodstock, Woodstock North, Richmond-Burton at Sciacca-Holtfreter Harvard Tournament, 4 p.m., Marian Central at Larkin, 5 p.m.

NCAA BASKETBALL TOP 25 SCHEDULE

Wednesday’s Results No. 2 UCLA 102, UC Santa Barbara 62 No. 14 Wisconsin 73, Green Bay 59 No. 19 Arizona 64. Grand Canyon 54 No. 20 Saint Mary’s 73, Western Kentucky 51 Thursday’s Schedule No games scheduled Friday’s Schedule No games scheduled Saturday’s Games No. 2 UCLA vs. Ohio St. at T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nev., 2 p.m.

No. 3 Kansas vs. Davidson at the Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo., 6 p.m.

No. 4 Baylor vs. Jackson St. at Abrams Gym, Fort Hood, Texas, 5 p.m.

No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 7 North Carolina at T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nev., 4:45 p.m.

No. 9 Indiana vs. No. 18 Butler at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 4 p.m.

No. 10 Creighton vs. Oral Roberts, 7 p.m.

No. 12 West Virginia vs. UMKC, 1 p.m.

No. 11 Louisville vs. Eastern Kentucky at Louisville, 11 a.m.

No. 13 Virginia vs. Robert Morris, 3:30 p.m.

No. 15 Purdue vs. No. 21 Notre Dame at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 1 p.m.

No. 16 South Carolina at South Florida, noon No. 17 Xavier vs. Wake Forest, 7 p.m.

No. 19 Arizona vs. Texas A&M at the Toyota Center, Houston, 11 a.m.

No. 22 Oregon vs. UNLV at the Moda Center, Portland, Ore., 10 p.m.

No. 23 Florida St. vs. Manhattan at the BB&T Center, Sunrise, Fla., 12:30 p.m.

No. 24 Southern Cal vs. Troy, 9:30 p.m.

No. 25 Cincinnati vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, 1:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Game No. 8 Gonzaga vs. Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn., 3 p.m.

NCAA FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE

(Through Saturday) SATURDAY Celebration Bowl At Atlanta NC Central (9-2) vs. Grambling St. (11-1), 11 a.m. (ABC) New Mexico Bowl Albuquerque UTSA (6-6) vs. New Mexico (8-4), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Las Vegas Bowl San Diego St. (10-3) vs. Houston (9-3), 2:30 p.m. (ABC) Camellia Bowl Montgomery, Ala. Toledo (9-3) vs. Appalachian St. (9-3), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Cure Bowl Orlando, Fla. UCF (6-6) vs. Arkansas St. (7-5), 4:30 p.m. (CBSSN) New Orleans Bowl S. Mississippi (6-6) vs. LouisianaLafayette (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN)

OUTDOORS Steve Sarley to read books and magazines, watch the few ice fishing TV programs that exist, and also scour the internet.

Fortunately, some of the big-box retailers have shown the foresight to host some of the ice fishing world’s luminaries to do demonstrations in their stores.

One of the biggest stars in the world of ice fishing is Minnesota’s Brian “Bro” Brosdahl. He is an absolute encyclopedia of all things ice.

He is on my We Fish ASA podcast at www.wefishasa.com, and he gives more great information than you might possibly expect in 30 minutes.

In addition to being an ice genius, Bro is one of the nicest guys you’d ever want to meet. He’s a huge guy, and if it wasn’t for his omnipresent grin, he might appear intimidating.

Don’t worry, he’s not. His enthusiasm for the sport of ice fishing is contagious.

Listen to the guy for 20 minutes and you’ll be running out to the nearest pond to sit on a bucket in front of a freshly drilled hole, I am sure.

I can’t think of a better way to get into the sport of ice fishing or to hone your skills at it than by attending a session of the “Bro Road Show.” Brian Brosdahl will appear from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bass Pro Shops in Gurnee. Bro also will be at Cabela’s in Hoffman Estates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

••• If you’re still looking for the perfect gifts for your outdoors loved ones, I have a suggestion or two.

The best fishing rod for the money right now is the St. Croix Bass-X.

This rod will run you $100 but has the features of rods that cost much more. In spinning reels, I am giving someone a Daiwa RG-2500 that set me back about $60. If your angler prefers baitcasting, the Shimano Caenan reel packs a lot of punch in a reel that costs $99.

Does your angler need a new net?

Try the $100 Frabill Crankbait Series model. From the way the material is woven, to the shape of the loop and the coating, this net is supposed to make untangling hooks a breeze. I’m hoping to find one under my Christmas tree.

A great gift for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors but hates mosquitoes (Isn’t that all of us?) is the Thermacell. It’s a small mosquito repellant machine that is easy to use and totally effective against those dreaded critters. I use mine to protect my friends and families every year from the Upper Peninsula skeeters that are the size of small helicopters. I swear by it. Thermacell units are available at many hardware and sporting goods retailers, and information can be found at thermacell. com.

FISHING REPORT Northern Illinois: Dave Kranz from

Dave’s Bait, Tackle and Taxidermy in Crystal Lake reports: “The arctic blast has made some ice but, as always, it’s safety first. The backwaters of the Fox River have 3 to 4 inches of ice reported in a few places. Watch out for thinner ice where there is current. Wax worms or spikes on a tiny ice jig will catch crappies and bluegills. Call 815-4552040 for an update.”

Lake Geneva: Spence Petros sends word, “For those interested in some cold water fishing there is a big walleye bite on Lake Geneva that

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Billy is also on lots of smallmouth and lake trout through the ice on Geneva. Billy is a good guy and lots of fun to fish with.”

Wisconsin: Call Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan Fishing Hotline at 414382-7920 to hear the latest fishing information for Lake Michigan and its tributaries. Excellent Wisconsin Lake Michigan fishing is posted at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Fishing/lakemichigan/OutdoorReport.html.

Illinois: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources offers fishing reports on a number of waterways across the state. The fishing reports for lakes, rivers and streams are updated weekly at ifishillinois.org/ fishing_reports/fishing_report_selector.php.

NOTE Hunters fight hunger: Illinois

Hunters are encouraged to donate whole deer to the Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger program to help Illinois families in need. Participating meat processors turn the donated deer into ground venison for delivery to food banks and charities in Illinois. Hunters must properly field dress the deer before delivering to the meat processor. Any questionable deer will not be accepted by the processor.

For information on the program, including a list of participating meat processors, check the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois.gov/programs/ ISAH. • Steve Sarley writes about the outdoors for Shaw Media. He also hosts the WeFishASA podcast at wefishasa.com. Write to him at sarfishing@yahoo.com.

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One of the best things about ice fishing is the camaraderie that is exhibited among those who participate. Sure, there are an awful lot of ice fishermen who like to keep their special spots a secret for their own personal enjoyment.

That said, there are legions of ice warriors who are more than happy to share spots and tips to allow others to be able to get into the sport successfully.

A novice can head out to a local lake and ask the fishermen hovering around their holes for advice and are more than likely to get as much as they can handle. The novice may be invited to share a hole or two.

Try pulling up a boat to someone on open water or even standing next to a bank angler and asking if it’s OK to fish with him and see what happens.

I do not foresee a “kumbaya” moment occurring.

I recommended to everyone interested in getting into ice fishing or getting better at it to do two things. I urge you to get as much education as you can and also to participate in the various derbies that will be happening all over northern Illinois in the upcoming months.

The derbies are one heck of a lot of fun. Sure, there are people who fish seriously for the many fine prizes awarded at these contests, but for the most part, they are laid-back casual events held for fun.

Ice derbies are a place for the whole family to enjoy. Kids love these ice extravaganzas. Friends and families gather to share stories and adventures as they huddle to keep warm. The memories created are special and unique.

Ice education is lacking in these parts. We are not home to any fishing shows that are ice-specific in northern Illinois. To learn, you need

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A listing of concerts and shows coming to McHenry County in the coming weeks.

There are a lot of events taking place in the county this weekend. We choose the top 10.

Will Smith channeled personal grief for “Collateral Beauty.”

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Anticipation is high for area fans and theaters with the release of the latest in the “Star Wars” franchise – “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” George Lucas approves of this one, and its star, Felicity Jones, is said to be the franchise’s best heroine.

A revamped “Nutcracker” is coming to the Raue, and a Lake in the Hills teen stars in “Disney’s Little Mermaid” at Paramount. Plus, our reviews of “Disney’s Little Mermaid,” “Twist Your Dickens” and “The Christians.”

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ON THE COVER A look at some of the characters from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”

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“MIRROR OF JOHNNY MATHIS” BY DAVID ROBBINS, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. A professional entertainer, impersonator and recording artist for more than 10 years with a tribute show of Johnny Mathis.

Tickets: $18 residents, $23 public. Tickets and information: 847-515-7650 or www.sccah.com/ events.

PETER MAYER: “STARS & PROMISES TOUR,” 7 p.m. Dec. 16, Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1808 Miller Road, Crystal Lake. Mayer, a guitarist and singer with the Peter Mayer Group and Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, will perform “Wings of Angels” as part of his “Stars & Promises” tour.

The seasonal performance features arrangements of traditional and original carols, composed and led by Mayer and his ensemble of world-class musicians. The performance is accompanied by a stage production to celebrate the story and song of the Christmas spirit. Tickets: $35 at www.itickets. com/events/369150.html or at the door. Information: www.petermayer.com.

JAZZ ON THE SQUARE JAM SESSION, 8 to 11 p.m. Dec. 16, Stage Left Café, 125 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Experienced and beginner musicians and vocalists welcome. Cost: $5 donation.

Information: www.jazzonthesquare.com.

DAN PETERS, 8 p.m. Dec. 16, Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Free.

Information: www.brokenoar.com.

CHACHUBA W/ STARGOYLE, 9 p.m. Dec. 16, Mackey’s Hideout, 2601 S. River Road, McHenry.

Chacuba is a four-piece, electronic, trancefusion jam band based in Chicago. Free. Information: www.mackeyshideout.com.

RESTLESS KNITES, 9 p.m. Dec. 17, D.C. Cobb’s, 226 Main St., Woodstock. Bring out your favorite ugly Christmas sweater for a night of reggae, rock and funky ska. Information: Find D.C. Cobb’s on Facebook.

BEN MILLER BAND WITH JOHN TILL, 9 p.m.

Dec. 17, Mackey’s Hideout, 2601 S. River Road, McHenry. The Ben Miller Band combines the urgency of rock and roll, the frenetic energy of bluegrass, the soul of the delta blues and the haunted spirit of Appalachian mountain music into a unique musical stew they dub “Ozark Stomp.” Cost: $12. Information: www.mackeyshideout.com or www.benmiller.band.com.

DEVIATE TRIO, 8 p.m. Dec. 17, Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Featuring members of Chicago area party band Deja Vu, the band will perform favorite hits from the ’70s until now. Free. Information: www.brokenoar.com.

SAL & IZY, 8 p.m. Dec. 23, Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Free. Information: www.brokenoar.com.

GENTLE JACK JONES W/ AJ O’REILLY, 9 p.m. Dec. 23, Mackey’s Hideout, 2601 S. River Road, McHenry. Performing the music of the Grateful Dead. Free.

Information: www.mackeyshideout.com.

JIM AND JUSTIN, 9 to 10 p.m. Dec. 29, Duke’s

LEVER Alehouse and Kitchen, 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake. An acoustic duo from the Chicago area mixing all genres from Tom Petty and Paul Simon to Taio Cruz and Mumford & Sons. Every show is different because the sets and crowd involvement play off of who is attending. They also have a mix of comedy songs for the adult shows Information: http://thedukeabides.com/events/.

GUY DOMINIK OF HI INFIDELITY, 8 p.m. Dec. 30, Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Free. Information: www.brokenoar.com.

“CLOSE TO YOU: THE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERS,” 7 p.m. Dec. 30, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring Lisa Rock and her six-piece band as they pay tribute to the music of Karen and Richard Carpenter. The show will include holiday classics alongside the music of The Carpenters. Tickets start at $27. Tickets and information: www.rauecenter.org or 815-356-9212.

“PIANO MAN – A TRIBUTE TO BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN,” 8 p.m. Dec. 30, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Presented

by Piano Man Productions, “Piano Man” brings the music of Elton John and Billy Joel to life with some of the most versatile musicians and the uncanny ability to mimic the voices of these two mega-superstars.Tickets: $28 adults, $18 seniors and students. Tickets and information: www.woodstockoperahouse.com or 815-338-5300.

“A ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH JIMMY NICK & DON’T TELL MAMMA,” 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring Nick, an old-fashioned, guitarslinging blues prodigy who began developing his chops in Chicago clubs when he was 16. The show also will feature comics Mike Toomey, Pat Tomasulo and Ana Bleval from WGN’s morning show.

Tickets start at $25. Tickets and information: www.rauecenter.org or 815-356-9212.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT MACKEY’S HIDEOUT, Dec. 31, Mackey’s Hideout, 2601 S. River Road, McHenry.

Featuring Miles Over Mountains, Under the Willow

WHEN: 10 p.m. Dec. 17 WHERE: Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen, 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: A grunge rock band band from the Chicago area influenced by Nirvana, The Vines, Silverchair, Wavves, Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles. Free. Information: www.thedukeabides.com/events/. and River Valley Rangers. Cost: $10. Information: www.mackeyshideout.com.

REGIONAL ARCADA THEATRE, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles.

Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Max Weinberg Band; 8 p.m. Dec. 16, The Ides of March with Jim Peterik; 5 p.m. Dec. 18, A Psychedelic Christmas with Airplane Family & Friends; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, A TD Clark Christmas; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Pat Capone’s Ultimate Christmas Party...An Awesome Charity Event; 8 p.m. Dec. 23, Bret Michaels Christmas Show. Ticket prices vary per event.

Tickets and information: 630-962-7000 or www. arcadalive.com.

GREG HERRIGES: “WORLD HOLIDAY MUSIC & MORE,” 7 p.m. Dec. 16, Just Goods Listening Room, 201 Seventh St., Rockford. Featuring music for traditional holidays from around the world.

Admission is free. Suggested donation: $10. Information: 815-965-8903 or www.justgoods.info.

“SALUTE TO VIENNA” NEW YEAR’S CONCERT, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. A new program featuring Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from “Die Fledermaus” and “Merry Widow” will be performed by the Strauss Symphony of Canada featuring the Chicago Philharmonic. Tickets start at $27. Tickets and information: 312-294-3000 or www.cso.org.

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WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 16 WHERE: Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1808 Miller Road, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Mayer, a guitarist and singer with the Peter Mayer Group and Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, will perform as part of his “Stars & Promises” tour. The seasonal performance features arrangements of traditional and original carols, composed and led by Mayer and his ensemble of world-class musicians. The performance is accompanied by a stage production to celebrate the story and song of the Christmas spirit. Tickets: $35 at www.itickets. com/events/369150.html or at the door. Information: www. petermayer.com.

“THE NUTCRACKER BALLET”

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WHEN: 3 & 7 p.m. Dec. 17; and 3 p.m. Dec. 18 WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: A holiday tradition featuring the Berkshire Ballet Theatre of Crystal Lake. Hear Tchaikovsky’s music, witness emotional dancing and see lavish costumes in this production in which a child’s imagination makes dolls come alive. Tickets start at $28. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter. ticketforce.com. For more on the production, a brand new interpretation this year, see page 15.

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WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 16 WHERE: The Listening Room at Lakeside Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Adler is an in-demand guitarist and composer for commercials, film and television. He will bring his seasoned blend of blues, rock, and soul, along with his hand-picked band. There also will be an open jam opportunity during the show. Tickets: $18 in advance, $23 at the door. Tickets and information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesideartspark.org.

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WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 17 WHERE: Stage Left Café, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Holiday concert to benefit Friends of the Opera House. Tickets: $25 all seats. Tickets and information: 815-3385300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

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WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 WHERE: Marengo High School, 110 Franks Road, Marengo.

COST & INFO: The event serves as a benefit concert for the Marengo High School Theatre Department.

A 70-minute revue for all ages, it features five professional entertainers from the Chicago area, inspired by the classic films “White Christmas” and “Holiday Inn.” The concert will feature 30 songs from the 1940s and ’50s, transporting the audience to the USO, a 1950s Florida nightclub and a New England town.

Cost: $8 for students, $18 for adults.

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WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15 WHERE: McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Bring the family to see Santa Claus and several showings of “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” (above). Event includes family photos with Santa, holiday crafts, balloon art, music, pizza and hot chocolate bar. Free. Information: 815-455-8550.

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WHEN: 7 p.m. to midnight Dec. 16 WHERE: Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Event includes cash bar, dessert bar, live DJ, a photo booth, silent auction, raffle and complimentary dance lesson. The dress code is black tie formal with mask, with a contest for the best mask. Tickets are available at Cinnamon’s DanceWorks, 2025 E. Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Cost: $75 at the door does not include dinner. Proceeds will go toward Cinnamon’s DanceWorks’ scholarship programs. Information: 224-333-0822 or info@cinnamondanceworks.com.

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WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 15 WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Hosted by William Street Repertory’s Comedy Improv Troupe. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org.

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WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 16-17 WHERE: Prairieview Education Center, 2021 Behan Road, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Skiers of every experience level and age are welcome. Bring your own equipment. Followed by refreshments around the campfire. Free.

Information: 815-338-6223 or www. mccdistrict.org.

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“MIRROR OF JOHNNY MATHIS”

WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 15 WHERE: Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley COST & INFO: David Robbins has been professional entertainer, impersonator and recording artist for more than 10 years who has been thrilling audiences all over the world with his tribute show of Johnny Mathis. Tickets: $18 residents, $23 public.

Tickets and information: 847-515-7650 or www. sccah.com/events.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Our guide to events taking place for the holidays

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McHENRY COUNTY ONGOING

OLD COURTHOUSE ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE, through Dec. 30, Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. Featuring 3-D objects, fiber arts of all kinds, jewelry and various clever, off-beat objects with which to stuff stockings for the holiday season. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Free admission. Information: www.oldcourthouseartscenter.org or newsletter@oldcourthouseartscenter.org.

MUSEUM HOLIDAY DISPLAY, through December, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. A display of old sleds from Christmas memorabilia collector Dave Harms. The museum stage and exhibit halls are decked out with Santas, bells, holiday china and more. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, $12 family, free for members. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.gothistory.org.

“ROCK AROUND THE QUILTED TREE,” through Dec. 29, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. Quilters invited to show their holiday-themed bed, wall and heirloom quilts at this inaugural event. The quilts will be on display from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (closed Dec. 23 & 26). Museum admission is $5, $3 for seniors. Members are free. For information or an entry form, visit www.gothistory.org.

CLAYWORKERS GUILD OF ILLINOIS HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE, through Jan. 7, 2017, Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. Featuring the work of 15 members of the guild. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Ladies’ Night 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 1. Free. Information: www.clayworkersguild.com.

HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY, through Dec. 28, Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. Annual model train display presented by the Kishwaukee Valley & Eakin Creek Sun City Model Railroad Club.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

Information: 847-669-2392 or www.sccah.com.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SALE, Algonquin State Bank, 2400 N. Huntington Drive, Algonquin. The Algonquin Lions Club will sell Fraser fir trees and wreaths from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. Information: 847-877-1221 or www.lionsclubofalgonquin.org.

SANTA HOUSE VISITS, through Dec. 23, Brink Street Market, 30-40 Brink St., Crystal Lake. Children and their families invited to visit with Santa.

HAPPY HOLIDAY RAILWAY WHEN: Through Dec. 18 WHERE: Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union COST & INFO: Featuring 40-minute train rides with Santa through the winter countryside. Includes treats and gifts for children, holiday lights display, hot chocolate and more. Schedule: Dec. 17-18. Saturday trips are hourly from 2 to 7 p.m.; Sunday trips are hourly from 1 to 6 p.m. Rides at other times may be opened up at a later date based on demand. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before scheduled trip. Tickets: $18 a person. Tickets and information: www.irm.org or 815-923-4000.

Bring a camera. Schedule: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Hosted by Downtown Crystal Lake. Free. Information: 815-479-0835 or www. downtowncl.org.

FREE HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES, through Dec. 18, Woodstock Square. Sit back and relax as Terry and his horse, Doc, take you through the scenic cobblestone streets of the historic Square. The carriage loads in front of the Woodstock Opera House. Schedule: 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 16-17, 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Information: www.realwoodstock.com.

“THE NUTCRACKER,” through Dec. 18, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Experience Clara’s magical and enchanting journey as Tchaikovsky’s world renowned music is brought to life by Judith Svalander Dance Theatre. Schedule: 8 p.m. Dec. 16; 2 & 7 p.m. Dec. 17; 2 & 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Tickets: $25 adults, $18 students. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

WOODSTOCK SANTA HUT, through Dec. 23, Woodstock Square. Visits with Santa in his hut on the historic square. Schedule: 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13-16 & 19-23; 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 17-18.

Information: www.woodstockil.gov.

WOODSTOCK OPERA HOUSE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE EXHIBIT, through Dec. 31, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock.

Featuring more than 30 Christmas trees decorated by local community groups and volunteer organizations. On display during business hours and scheduled events. Free. Information: 815-3385300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

DEC. 15 JINGLE BELL ROCK ‘N’ READ, PRESCHOOLERS WITH ADULT, 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 15 & 16, Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake. Sing songs, listen to stories and enjoy treats. CLPL cardholders only. Free. Register at www.clpl.org or call 815-459-1687.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA & A MOVIE, 4 to 7 p.m.

Dec. 15, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Bring the family to see Santa Claus and several showings of “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland.” Event includes family photos with Santa, holiday crafts, balloon art, music, pizza and hot chocolate bar. Free. Information: 815-455-8550.

DEC. 16 VIOLIN STUDENTS CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 16, Harvard Diggins Library, 900 E. McKinley St., Harvard. Featuring the violin students of the Katie Chivari Suziki Violin Studio in Harvard. Free. Information: 815-943-4671 or www.harvard-diggins.org.

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT, 5 to 8:45 p.m. Dec. 16, Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church, 8505 Church St., Crystal Lake. For children ages 6 months through eighth grade. Dinner served. Sign up by Dec. 11. Information: Raechel Sowa at 847-516-1087 or rdsowa@yahoo.com; 815-459-1132; or www.rclpc.org.

WINTER MASQUERADE BALL, 7 p.m. to midnight Dec. 16, Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake.

Hosted by Cinnamon’s DanceWorks. Includes a three-course dinner, cash bar, DJ and dancing, special dance performances and a Best Mask contest. Tickets: $65 in advance at 224-333-0822 or info@cinnamondanceworks.com, $75 at the door or $600 for VIP tables. Information: www. cinnamondanceworks.com or find Cinnamon’s DanceWorks on Facebook.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 16, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Free.

Information: 815-455-5400 or www.saintthomascatholicchurch.org.

JINGLE BINGO, 7 p.m. Dec. 16 & 23, McCullom Lake Village Hall, 4811 W. Orchard Drive, McCullom Lake. Free giveaways, holiday cash and more. Free dinner and desserts. Proceeds benefit pediatric cancer. Information: 815-3852211 or www.frinitebingo.com.

“BLUE CHRISTMAS” FEATURING GUITARIST ROGER ADLER & BLUES DELUXE BAND, 8 p.m. Dec. 16, The Listening Room at Lakeside Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. There also will be an open jam opportunity during the show.

Tickets: $18 in advance, $23 at the door.

Tickets and information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesideartspark.org.

DEC. 17 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING CLASS, 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 17, Woodscreek Park, 1420 Willow Tree, Crystal Lake.

For ages 8 through 18 offered by the Crystal Lake Park District. Cost: $40 residents, $55 nonresidents. Registration and information: 815-459-0680, ext. 1220, or www.crystallakeparks.org.

CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS PARTY, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Amber’s Art Place, 9243 S. Route 31, Lake in the Hills. Make-and-take holiday crafts, easel paint, sculpt Christmas figures, paint ornaments and more. Stocking raffle. Cost: $15 includes music, cookies and punch. Registration and information: 815-4046520 or www.ambersartsplace.com.

“THE NUTCRACKER BALLET,” 3 & 7 p.m. Dec. 17; and 3 p.m. Dec. 18, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. A holiday tradition featuring the Berkshire Ballet Theatre of Crystal Lake. Hear Tchaikovsky’s music, witness emotional dancing and see lavish costumes in this production in which a child’s imagination makes dolls come alive. Tickets start at $28. Tickets and information: 815-3569212 or www.rauecenter.ticketforce.com.

SANTA’S SCAVENGER HUNT, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Dec. 17, Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Follow the tracks and solve the clues to find Santa and a prize. Hot chocolate and cookies. Registration deadline: Dec. 13. Cost: $5 county residents, $7 nonresidents. Registration and information: 815-479-5779 or www.mccdistrict.org.

CHRISTMAS JOY WITH CASSANDRA & FRIENDS, 8 p.m. Dec. 17, Stage Left Café, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Friends of the Opera House benefit concert. Tickets: $25 all seats. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

“HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Marengo High School, 110 Franks Road, Marengo. A benefit concert for the Marengo High School Theatre Department. A 70-minute review for all ages featuring five professional entertainers from the Chicago area, inspired by the classic films “White Christmas” and “Holiday Inn.” Cost: $8 for students, $18 for adults. Tickets and information: www.mchs. booktix.com.

ED HALL’S CHRISTMAS GUITAR NIGHT WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 23 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Five internationally acclaimed musicians will present an evening of arrangements for the guitar, as well as popular holiday favorites. Performing will be Tim and Myles Thompson, a father/son duo from Hendersonville, Tennessee; Helen Avakian, a singer/songwriter and “guitar goddess” from Madison, Wisconsin; Brother Yusef (above), the originator of the “Fattback Blues” guitar style from Altadena, California; and host, award-winning guitarist and songwriter Jeff Friedlander from Pittsburgh.

Tickets: $30 all seats. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

DEC. 18 ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Dec. 18, Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road, McHenry.

The concert will feature the adult choir and the new children’s Boomwhacker ensemble during the church service. The public is invited. A free-will collection will be taken. Information: 815-3222464 or www.treeoflifeuu.org.

BLUE CHRISTMAS, 5 p.m. Dec. 18, Hope Church, 451 Ackman Road, Crystal Lake. A peaceful service for those struggling to find joy in a season of expectations of joy. Information: 815-455-6340 or www.hopechurchcares.com.

DEC. 19 3D ORNAMENTS, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 19, Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary. Children in grades 4 and 5 and 6 through 8 invited to make a Christmas-themed ornament to take home using 3D drawing pens. All supplies provided. Schedule: 10:30 a.m. to noon for grades 4 and 5; 1 to 2:30 p.m. for grades 6 through 8. Free. Registration required. Registra-

tion and information: 847-639-4210 or www. caryarealibrary.info.

DEC. 21 “LET’S MAKE HOLIDAY CARDS,” 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21, Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake. All supplies provided.

No registration required. Free. Information: 815459-1687 or www.clpl.org.

COOKIE & ORNAMENT FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 21, McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry. Children ages 5 through 10 will decorate cookies, make ornaments, watch a movie and hang out with Santa Claus. Parents can drop off their children and get some shopping done. Cost: $10 a child.

Registration and information: 815-363-2160 or www.ci.mchenry.il.us.

CRYSTAL LAKE WINTER FAM FEST, 6 to 8 p.m.

Dec. 21, Willow Creek Community Church, 220 Exchange Drive, Suite A, Crystal Lake. Featuring a petting zoo, inflatables, karaoke, ugly sweater contest, hot chocolate bar and more. Sing along with music from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and take a family picture at one of the photo sta-

tions. Free. Information: 847-765-5000 or www. willowcreek.org.

“LIGHT UP” HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST, 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 21, judging by the Crystal Lake Park District. The winner will receive a Main Beach party package valued at $100. Registration deadline: Dec. 19. Cost: $5. Registration and information: 815-459-0680 or www.crystallakeparks.org.

“WITH US” AN UNTOLD CHRISTMAS STORY, 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Calvary Church, 5906 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. A production of the ministries and members of Calvary Church. Refreshments and family Christmas photos follow the event. All are invited. Free. Information: 815-459-4456 or www. calvarycl.com.

DEC. 22 “STUFF THE BUS” FOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dec. 22, Pub 47, 10400 N. Route 47, Huntley. Accepting monetary donations and other donations such as canned goods, dry food goods, hygiene products, gas cards, gift cards, clothing, shoes and more for the Grafton Food Pantry. Information: 847-669-7755 or www.graftonfoodpantry.org.

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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Will Smith in a scene from “Collateral Beauty.”

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Will Smith channels grief in ‘Collateral Beauty’

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Critically acclaimed “Manchester by the Sea” now is playing at area theaters. See showtimes on page 11.

By JOHN CARUCCI The Associated Press

Will Smith already had begun researching his role for “Collateral Beauty” when he learned his father was terminally ill.

Smith said at the film’s world premiere in New York on Monday he had to channel the emotions of that tragic news into a demanding film role.

Smith’s father, Willard Carroll Smith Jr., died on Nov. 7.

“My father was diagnosed and given six weeks, so you know, to be hit with that in the process and then what we decided to do was just use the preparation of the character to actually deal with what my father was experiencing,” Smith said. “It became our way of saying goodbye, essentially. It was a really beautiful confluence of art and life.”

Smith stars in the film as a father who suffers a great tragedy and begins to question the point of existence.

“It is such a beautiful concept. It’s a guy that experiences a loss and gets furious at the universe, and writes these letters to Love, Time and Death,

“COLLATERAL BEAUTY” STARRING: Will Smith, Edward Norton, Kate

Winslet PLOT: Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

RATED: PG-13 for thematic elements and brief strong language RUNNING TIME: 1 hour, 37 minutes and his mind is so twisted that he mails the letters. And then, Love, Time and Death respond. You know, it’s that beautiful Christmas twist to it, but dealing with real issues,” Smith said.

The film also stars Helen Mirren in the role of Death. She admitted to loving the script, and felt it shared the same vibe as Christmas classics such as “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “A Christmas Carol.”

“There was something very, very true in the center of it. And kind of

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A review of “Collateral Beauty,” opening Friday, was not made available in time for publication. Find a review online at NWHerald.com. as a Christmas movie, you know it’s kind of a pretty cool Christmas gift of a movie,” Mirren said.

Edward Norton, who plays Smith’s best friend and partner in the film, also said he saw a strong similarity with the film to holiday classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

“They straddle this very difficult balance between, obviously being very heart-winning and heart-warming and hopeful. But if you think about it, they touch on very dark and difficult things. Jimmy Stewart is in such despair he’s going to a bridge to jump, right? But somehow they manage to be about deep and important things, while also being a lot of fun,” Norton said.

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“FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 9:20 a.m., 12:20, 3:20, 6:20 p.m.

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 9:00 a.m., 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:20 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 1:40, 6:40, 9:30 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 11:00 a.m., 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10:00 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 12:10, 3:30, 6:50, 10:10 p.m.

“ARRIVAL”

“HACKSAW RIDGE”

“THE ACCOUNTANT”

Regal Cinemas – 11:40 a.m., 8:40 p.m.

“ALLIED”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:15 a.m., 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 10:45 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 10:00 a.m., 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:30 p.m.

“BOLSHOI BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER”

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 18 only: 12:55 p.m.

“COLLATERAL BEAUTY”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:30 a.m., 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 10:00 a.m., 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 10:00 a.m., 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 11:30 a.m., 2:00, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 12:20, 4:00, 7:50, 11:05 p.m.

“LOVING”

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 16-17: 1:40, 4:40, 7:35, 10:30 p.m.; Dec. 18: 4:40, 7:35, 10:30 p.m.

“MANCHESTER BY THE SEA”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:20 a.m., 1:50, 4:50, 7:50, 10:50 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 9:50 a.m., 1:10, 4:20, 7:40, 10:50 p.m.

“MISS SLOANE”

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 1:00, 4:00, 6:50, 9:35 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 11:20 a.m.

“MOANA”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:10 a.m., 1:00, 3:50, 6:45, 9:15 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 10:00, 11:20

“THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN”

Regal Cinemas – 2:40, 5:40 p.m.

a.m., 12:20, 1:40, 2:40, 4:00, 5:00, 6:20, 7:20, 8:35, 9:40 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 11:40 a.m., 2:00, 4:20, 6:40, 9:00 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 16-17: 10:30 a.m., 1:20, 4:10, 6:55, 9:50 p.m.; Dec. 18: 10:05 a.m., 1:35, 4:10, 6:55, 9:50 p.m.

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – Dec. 16: 1:40, 4:40, 7:40, 10:20 p.m.; Dec. 17-18: 10:40 a.m., 1:40, 4:40, 7:40, 10:20 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 10:00 a.m., 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 10:10 a.m., 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 10:50 a.m., 1:25, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 p.m.

2D: 10:00 a.m., 1:30, 5:00, 9:30 p.m.; 3D: 9:00, 11:00 a.m., 12:30, 3:00, 4:00, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:00, 10:00, 10:40, 11:40 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 2D: 10:00, 10:40, 11:30 a.m., 12:15, 12:50, 1:35, 2:20, 3:05, 3:40, 4:25, 5:10, 5:55, 6:30, 7:15, 8:00, 8:45, 9:20, 10:15 p.m.; 3D: 10:30 a.m., 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock – Dec. 16-17: 2D: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 12:50, 1:50, 2:50, 3:40, 4:40, 5:40, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:20, 10:20 p.m.; 3D: 10:30 a.m., 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50 p.m.; Dec. 18: 2D: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 12:50, 1:50, 2:50, 3:40, 4:40, 5:40, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:20 p.m.; 3D: 10:30 a.m., 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – Dec. 16: 2D: 10:15, 11:00 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 2:15, 4:45, 5:30, 7:00, 8:00, 8:45, 11:15 p.m.; 3D: 9:45, 10:40 a.m., 12:00, 1:00, 1:50, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15, 5:10, 6:30, 7:30, 8:20, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:30, 11:50 p.m.; Dec. 17: 2D: 10:15, 11:00 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 2:15, 4:15, 4:45, 5:30, 7:00, 8:00, 8:45, 11:15 p.m.; 3D: 9:45, 10:40 a.m., 12:00, 1:00, 1:50, 3:15, 3:45, 5:10, 6:30, 7:30, 8:20, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:30, 11:50 p.m.; Dec. 17: 2D: 10:15, 11:00 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 2:15, 4:45, 5:30, 7:00, 8:00, 8:45 p.m.; 3D: 9:45, 10:40 a.m., 12:00, 1:00, 1:50, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15, 5:10, 6:30, 7:30, 8:20, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:30 p.m.

“ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY”

“TROLLS”

“NOCTURNAL ANIMALS”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:15 a.m., 2:15, 5:15, 8:00, 10:30 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 2:30, 5:20, 8:10, 11:00 p.m.

“OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY”

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – Dec. 16: 2D: 10:00 a.m., 1:30, 5:00, 9:30 p.m.; 3D: 9:00, 11:00 a.m., 12:30, 3:00, 4:00, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 p.m.; Dec. 17: 2D: 10:00 a.m., 1:30, 5:00, 9:30 p.m.; 3D: 9:00, 11:00 a.m., 12:30, 3:00, 4:00, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 11:40 p.m., 12:00 a.m.; Dec. 18:

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:20 a.m., 1:50, 4:20, 6:50 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 10:00, 11:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.

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This image released by Lucasfilm Ltd. shows Felicity Jones and Diego Luna (right) in a scene from, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”

BELOW: A scene from the movie.

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Fans, theaters anticipate ‘Star Wars’ frenzy with latest franchise release

By JAMI KUNZER

jkunzer@shawmedia.com With his youngest son named after a “Star Wars” character, it’s clear John Sackis of Marengo has high expectations for any film added to the franchise.

And that includes “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” which he intends to see with all of his boys, ages 10, 8, 3 and 1, tonight at Woodstock’s Classic Cinemas Theatre. The theater, like all theaters, has numerous showtimes in anticipation of large crowds and possibly a record-breaking turnout.

(Sackis’ 1-year-old, by the way, is Christopher Anakin, named after Anakin Skywalker, otherwise known as Darth Vader in the franchise.)

Sackis has avoided any reviews of the film and even stayed away from many of the clips, though his Facebook page is filled with pictures from the new movie, and his profile shot features Felicity Jones as the movie’s main character, Jyn Erso.

He said he wants to see the movie with fresh eyes free from any media influence.

“I am more excited for ‘Rogue One’ than I was for ‘The Force Awakens,’ and I was super excited for ‘The Force Awakens,’ ” he said, adding he saw “The Force Awakens” four times in the theater. “It consumed me for months. It was very exciting, but this is even more exciting.”

A fan of “Star Wars” since age 5 when he watched the original “Star Wars” as his first movie in a theater and began collecting the roughly 100 original “Star Wars” figurines he still has, he said he likes that the latest movie pre-dates that story. “Rogue One” tells the story of how The Rebellion stole plans for The Death Star. “Star Wars” picked up after that.

“You grew up thinking it’d be so cool to see that part,” Sackis said. “It looks like they’ve just nailed it.”

He also likes that the movie doesn’t focus on the Skywalker family, presenting another part of the overall story. “And a suicide mission for the good of the galaxy is always a great story,” he said.

Sackis is one of numerous fans expecting a lot from the latest in the franchise, critics too. According to wire reports, it’s a mixed bag of critical reviews, with about two-thirds deeming it “positive,” and others saying it’s definitely no “Force Awakens.”

Either way, theaters are ready.

“I would venture to say at this point with as many showtimes as we are opening up for Thursday night, I don’t see a problem with anybody getting in to see the movie,” said Mark Mazrimas, marketing manager for Classic Cinemas, with theaters in Woodstock and Carpentersville.

Woodstock’s theater has nine showings of the film tonight, including two in 3-D. Carpentersville will have at least 13 showtimes, including two in 3-D.

“We’ll be all things ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,’ ” Mazrimas said.

Unlike other theaters, including Regal Cinemas in Crystal Lake and AMC Lake in the Hills 12, there are no assigned seats at Classic Cinemas.

So Mazrimas said he wouldn’t be surprised if a few fans camp out early to get a good seat, even with arctic temperatures.

“I’m sure there will be people there in costume,” he said.

As for Sackis, he already has his tickets for the 7 p.m. showing. At least two of his sons, 8-year-old Brandon and 3-year-old William, are fans as well, while his oldest, 10-year-old Ian, not so much. “I’ve written him out of my will,” Sackis joked.

And if 1-year-old Christopher Anakin gets fussy?

He joked he’s already told his wife, Karen, “I’m not going to be the one taking the baby out of the theater.”

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George Lucas loves ‘Rogue One’

By MICHAEL CAVNA The Washington Post

Ahead of each major release, Disney is especially deft at getting the promotional stars to align. And in the case of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” the studio even has managed to have George Lucas on board.

What a difference a year and a very respectful spinoff make.

Last December, Lucas, ahead of receiving a Kennedy Center Honor, told The Washington Post’s Hank Stuever he had to let his creative baby go. Lucas, of course, had sired the entire Star Wars franchise. But ahead of the release of “The Force Awakens” (which

Lucas had not yet seen then), Stuever reported that according to Lucas, “Disney ‘decided they didn’t like’ the stories he’d outlined for the sequels.”

Lucas called it a “divorce,” acknowledging director J.J. Abrams had his own vision. “You’re either the dictator or you’re not,” Lucas said.

Fast-forward to “Rogue One,” the first Star Wars spinoff film ever. Upon the release of the Gareth Edwards-directed film – the franchise’s eighth major live-action release – any awkwardness involving Lucas appears to be in the distant rear view.

Lucas has screened the new film, his representatives confirmed to The Post on Thursday. The verdict?

“He loved it.”

At a press event this month, Edwards shared this enthusiasm. “We got to show George the movie . . . and I don’t want to put words into his mouth, but I can honestly say that I can die happy now,” said Edwards, according to Screen Rant. “He really liked the movie.

It meant a lot.”

“It was the most important review to me . . . ,” Edwards added. “He’s kind of God. . . . I will take that conversation to my grave. His opinion means the world to me.”

So it seems Lucas has had time to adjust to the creative “divorce,” as well as accept a film that doesn’t play at length with his main characters.

Felicity Jones delivers the greatest ‘Star Wars’ heroine yet

By MICHAEL CAVNA The Washington Post

The new “Rogue One” doesn’t just provide the “Star Wars” universe with another Force-ful heroine. The film also delivers the franchise’s greatest lead female performance yet.

Carrie Fisher, a teenager when cast as Princess Leia, shaped an iconic role, but seldom was great acting depth demanded of her; the original trilogy had the tone of Saturday serials crossed with “Flash Gordon” comics. Natalie Portman, like Fisher, still was a teenager when first climbing aboard the “Star Wars” vessel, as Queen Amidala/Padme in 1999’s “Episode I – The Phantom Menace.” By the time Portman completed the prequel trilogy, in 2005, she had held her own in “Closer” and delivered a powerful scene in “Cold Mountain.” But she still was growing her actor’s tool kit en route to taking on more demanding starring roles, such as her Oscar-winning performance in 2010’s “The Black Swan” and her acclaimed work in this year’s “Jackie.” And Amidala, as a role, could be as confining as her costumes were.

Last year’s “The Force Awakens” pushed Daisy Ridley, as new heroine Rey, to grow as an actress after mostly spot work in television. Director J.J. Abrams famously called her early “Force Awakens” line-reads

wooden; as the trilogy progresses, she undoubtedly will continue to deepen in the role.

But as Rebel leader Jyn Erso in “Rogue One,” the accomplished 33-year-old actress Felicity Jones delivers a memorable performance, a mix of lithe physicality and close-up intensity.

It is easy, in an action-adventure film, to occasionally lapse into histrionic flourishes, yet Jones never slips into that acting trap. Director Gareth Edwards has created the most naturalistic “Star Wars” film yet, and so he has guided Jones to pitch a performance more often at slow-burning ember than showy firework. This often is ensemble work, and Jones knows how to nimbly build bonds on screen.

Jones can look small on screen, yet seldom is without a fiercely alert presence – such as in 2011’s “Like Crazy” and her Oscar-nominated work in 2014’s “The Theory of Everything.” She has a certain steeliness that emanates from those light eyes and forceful physicality. She plays the character like a quickthinking caged animal.

The result is an utterly winning achievement that anchors the entire enterprise.

The gift of truthful presence is with her.

This image released by Lucasfilm Ltd. shows Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”

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POWDER KEG of a FILM ‘Rogue One’ is a dark, exhilarating blast

By LINDSEY BAHR • The Associated Press

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” seemed suspicious on paper, like any film saddled with the dreaded “spinoff” label. For a while all the odds looked stacked against it too – reshoots, script changes and a director in Gareth Edwards whose last blockbuster “Godzilla” had visual flair but no humanity, not to mention the fact the film would be asking us to learn a dozen new characters with strange names, none of which were Skywalker or Solo. And of course as with any franchise there’s that ever-present knowledge that, in some ways, this is another line-item on a corporate profit sheet.

As it turns out, those should-be liabilities were only assets in the end. “Rogue One” is a bold and stirring adventure film that will have both fans and casual observers spellbound. It is easily the most exciting blockbuster in recent memory this side of “Mad Max: Fury Road,” and that includes “The Force Awakens,” which now looks lazy and bloated with sentimentality and fan service in comparison to the subversive ingenuity of “Rogue One.” How refreshing it is to have a truly contained film that doesn’t have any objective beyond the story at hand.

There is nothing to advance, nothing to tease, no “maybe we’ll find answers in the next movie in two years” here. It is just allowed to be what it is, which is an intense and visually engrossing powder keg of a film.

It’s a simple idea, really: Who are the rebels who stole the plans for the Death Star? That pivotal action kicked off the original “Star Wars,” and it’s pretty inherently dramatic.

Loosely, “Rogue One” is rooted around the plight of Jyn Erso, whose father Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen) is a scientist who once worked for the Empire. He gets drawn back in by the ambitious Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn) to help finish the Death Star, leaving Jyn, played by Beau and Dolly Gadsdon as a young girl, and Felicity Jones as an adult, to survive on her own. Jyn is sort of raised by a rebel extremist in Saw Gerrera (an overthe-top Forest Whitaker), but much of this is left both unseen and unexplained.

What we know is she’s a child of war, and an almost apathetic one at that, until she’s rescued from imprisonment by a group of rebels hoping her familial connections might help with their efforts against the Empire. There she’s put together with a deadpan droid K-2S0 (Alan Tudyk) and a spy, Cassian (Diego Luna), who’s given a secret mission within the mission. Eventually they meet the blind Jedi Chirrut (Donnie Yen), his decidedly more practical companion Baze Malbus (Wen Jiang) and the conflicted pilot (Riz Ahmed), forming a motley crew of

unlikely heroes.

The real feat of “Rogue One” is that Edwards and screenwriters Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy create a world with actual stakes, making the audience feel for and worry about characters we’ve just met. It doesn’t rely on decades old nostalgia, although there is a bit of that too in mostly unobtrusive ways. There’s also some CGI that veers pretty dramatically into the uncanny valley. But like the somewhat slow and disjointed beginning, eventually it all just washes over you, especially as the riveting action kicks in, taking you from the trenches to space and back again. The only downside of the thrilling battles in the third act is that it means less time with the leads – especially Jones, Luna and Mendelsohn, whose performances make up for the script’s occasional deficiencies.

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is “STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE” one of the best Star STARRING: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Wars films ever Tudyk made. Only time will tell if it will surPLOT: The Rebellion makes a risky move to pass “The Empire steal the plans for the Death Star, setting up Strikes Back” as the the epic saga to follow. franchise standard RATED: PG-13 for extended sequences of scibearer. There’s a fi violence and action compelling case to RUNNING TIME: 2 hours, 14 minutes be made.

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A look at the cast of the opening party scene of “The Nutcracker,” to be performed Dec. 17-18 at the Raue.

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With new director at helm, Raue’s ‘Nutcracker’ described as fresh, fun

By JAMI KUNZER

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“The Nutcracker” might be a holiday tradition, but an upcoming version of the production at Crystal Lake’s Raue Center for the Arts isn’t traditional.

With a new artistic director at the helm, this year’s “Nutcracker,” performed by the Berkshire Ballet Theatre, has been re-imagined with a younger cast and more comedy.

“I’ve completely re-choregraphed the entire ‘Nutcracker,’ ” said Courtney Kramer Petrocci, a former lead artist with the Milwaukee Ballet who recently became the artistic director for Summers Academy of Dance, home of the Berkshire Ballet Theatre.

Her husband, Mark Petrocci, also a former Milwaukee Ballet lead artist and a new instructor at the dance academy, is a choregraphic contributor for this year’s show.

“It’s fresh. It’s new. It’s a slightly different story than what we’ve done before,” Kramer Petrocci said.

“The Nutcracker” runs Dec. 17-18 at the Raue, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Tickets start at $28 at 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.

This year’s show features a 10-yearold Clara as opposed to the typical older Clara in “The Nutcracker.” And instead of a romantic figure, the Prince plays an

Photos provided courtesy of Timothy O’Donnell

As the new artistic director for Summers Academy of Dance, Courtney Kramer-Petrocci (left) created a newly choreographed “Nutcracker” with the help of her husband, Marc Petrocci (right), a choreographic contributor. older brother figure.

“It’s a very young, youthful, fun relationship,” Kramer Petrocci said.

In this version, the Nutcracker is not the narrator of the story. The character Drosselmeyer, friendly, but slightly mysterious as he works in his toy shop, narrates.

“It’s a slightly different take,” Cramer Petrocci said. “Especially for the younger audience members, it’s a little bit more fun … There’s always going to be something in the corner of the stage going on. I want to have something for all the wandering eyes in the audience so nobody gets bored.”

Professional choreography and new lighting concepts, scenes and characters, including a grandmother – “Everybody

“THE NUTCRACKER BALLET” WHEN: 3 & 7 p.m. Dec. 17; and 3 p.m.

Dec. 18 WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Featuring the Berkshire Ballet Theatre of Crystal Lake.

Hear Tchaikovsky’s music, witness emotional dancing and see lavish costumes in this production in which a child’s imagination makes dolls come alive. Tickets start at $28. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www. rauecenter.ticketforce.com. has that grandma that falls asleep during the Christmas party” – have been added as well.

Expect some surprises in snow (25 pounds worth) and battle scenes – “Nobody’s ever seen a battle scene like this.

The mice might perhaps raid the pantry for some food to fight the soldiers off,” Cramer Petrocci said.

“It’s giant and new and includes lots of comedy all over the place.”

The story generally will be the same, but it has evolved, said Cramer Petrocci, who also performs in the production alongside her husband as the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.

The production involves 134 costumes and more than 120 performers.

“It’s like a magical spectacle for everyone, for audience members from all walks of life, from your seasoned ballet enthusiasts to brand new audience members who’ve never seen this holiday tradition,” Cramer Petrocci said.

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Wonder ‘Under the Sea’

Spend time with young loved ones at ‘Little Mermaid’

LITH teen stars as Flounder in latest Paramount role

Ricky Falbo (center), of Lake in the Hills, plays Flounder.

Photos provided courtesy of Liz Lauren

By JAMI KUNZER

jkunzer@shawmedia.com

REVIEWS Anthony Walker During this season of magic, how fitting that Aurora’s Paramount Theatre mounts an utterly stunning production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid.” From the opening to the final curtain call, this production captivates the eyes, ears and imaginations of kids from one to 92.

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” best known for being the Oscar Awardwinning animated musical movie, underwent some creative additions (new songs) and subtractions (Ursula’s destruction by ship) and received its Broadway debut nine years after the movie hit theaters.

Aurora seems to have a love affair with Disney musicals, dating back to 2014 when Paramount sold a then-venue record of 62,000 seats for “Mary Poppins.” Based on the crowded theater on a snowy Saturday night, it seemed they were on their way to surpassing those numbers. The show is fueled by familiar characters and dazzlingly catchy tunes you know by heart: “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl” and the Oscar winner for Best Song, “Under the Sea.” Instead of a single element, the completeness of the vision from veteran director Amber Mak triggered the magic of the production. The production team nearly was able to meld every element together while creating a consistently delightful show (the sound effects often were cartoony and obtrusive).

Mak, scenic designer Jeffrey D. Kmiec and production designer Mike Tutaj made full use of the space to smoothly transition the show. The aquatic environment, emphasized by lighting designer Jesse Klug’s moving lights and projections, was not lost on the production either as the merfolk moved with the undulation of bodies suspended in water. No one spent more time suspended than Ariel (Kari Yancy).

The element which caused the most gasps were the undersea creatures represented by larger-than-life puppets.

These wonderfully detailed creations of puppet designer Jesse Mooney-Bullock were at times mystifying and always eye-catching. The actors controlling them were costumed to play the role as if the puppets weren’t there. There were

“DISNEY’S LITTLE MERMAID” WHEN: Through Jan. 15, 2017 WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora COST & INFO: The Blockbuster movie comes to life in this production for all ages.

Tickets: $44 to $59. Tickets and information: www.paramountauorora.com. moments in which the actors even interacted with their own puppets, blurring the line between puppet, puppet master and viewer. The most fascinating puppets to watch were Scuttle the Seagull, with his articulated folding, flapping and soaring, and the elegant Manta Ray, making a short appearance during “Under the Sea.” In her second turn as the scarlettrussed and independent-minded Ariel, Yancy brings a delightful package and puts the aerial into Ariel. Yancy had to swim, float, fall and transform while harnessed 6 to 26 feet above the deck.

Prince Eric (Devin Desantis) played the love-stuck future king with a simple and charming elegance. His voice was clean and effortless. King Triton (the statuesque Evan Tyrone Martin) brought the fatherly heart to his role as father and King of the Sea. The sparkle of the show came in the form of the puppeted characters, led by the crabby Sebastian (Jonathan Butler-Duplessis), who was able to put his distinct stamp on several famous songs while providing much of the comedy of the show. The plucky Flounder (alternating performances by Murphy Byrne and Ricky Falbo) was sweet and capable in a sea full of adults.

And who wouldn’t like Scuttle (Michael Ehlers)? Because how often does one encounter a tap-dancing seagull with a gift for wordsmithing? The wicked Ursula (Christina Hall) found most of

Kari Yancy (from left) plays Ariel, Devin DeSantis is Prince Eric and Jonathan ButlerDuplessis is Sebastian the Crab. the balance between the character’s evil and charming seduction. Her cronies, Flotsam (Adam Fane) and Jetsam (John Adam Keating), were spell-binding with their tight harmonies and serpentine physical dynamics. Their glowing eyes didn’t hurt either.

It wasn’t only the children who sat wide-eyed and wondering at the possibilities of what lies below the surface.

This fairy tale is a story about growing up and what lies in the hearts of youth as they come of age. Aurora is a bit of a haul, but without going to Chicago and paying Broadway in Chicago prices, I’m not sure where you will find a production of this quality. In a time when it seems fewer kids believe in the magic of the season, this show comes along and lets you know magic still is possible.

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” is time you should spend with loved young ones before they find their legs and venture out into the world to discover their own voice.

• Anthony Walker earned his Master of Fine Arts in theatre at Western Illinois University in 2004. He has taught English, theater and speech for more than 15 years. He has been the theater director at Woodstock High School for 11 years.

Ricky Falbo spends his lunchtimes at Bernotas Middle School doing his homework so he can spend his nights being Flounder.

At age 14, the Lake in the Hills teen already has quite a résumé, performing in his fifth professional theater production. Falbo plays Flounder in “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” running through Jan. 15 at Paramount Theatre in Aurora, sharing the role in alterRicky Falbo nate performances with Murphy Byrne.

Also at Paramount, he previously played 10-year-old Tommy in “The Who’s Tommy,” Gavroche in “Les Misérables” and Grover Dillin in “A Christmas Story.” He most recently starred as Greg Heffley in the world premier “Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical” at Children’s Theatre Company in Minnesota.

The “Wimpy Kid” production earned rave reviews, with talk of the musical, and Falbo, possibly going to Broadway in the future.

“Maybe,” Falbo said. “We’ll see. Honestly, I don’t know yet.

It’s very fun and we’ll see. Whatever happens, happens.”

Meanwhile, Falbo is in the midst of his eighth-grade year at Bernotas in Crystal Lake, where he also plays basketball.

He said it’s hard work juggling schoolwork with theater, but recently ended up with all As so he must be doing it well.

His mother, Sue, teaches music, piano and voice and has helped Ricky practice for his many roles.

“I always get a little nervous for every show, but it really helps me pay more attention and not just lollygag and get on focus,” he said.

He said he can’t name a favorite role as he’s enjoyed them all.

“Every show is different,” he said. Flounder is a very fun role. He’s an upbeat guy. He’s just a nice guy who’s a friend to Aerial.”

Ron West (Director and Scrooge) performs in The Second City’s “Twist Your Dickens” at Goodman Theatre. The production runs through Dec. 30.

Photo provided courtesy of Liz Lauren

‘Twist Your Dickens’ brings belly laughs REVIEWS

“TWIST YOUR DICKENS”

Mary Beth Euker

WHEN: Through Dec. 30 WHERE: Goodman Theatre, in the Owen Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, Chicago COST & INFO: This amped-up improv features a twisted take on Charles Dickens’ classic skewers Scrooge, Tiny Tim and pop culture’s most beloved holiday specials. Tickets: $25-$47. Tickets and information: www.goodmantheatre. org/twist.

“Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!” – Charles Dickens “Twist Your Dickens,” the Second City production now playing at the Goodman’s Owen Theatre, is anything but quiet. It is a raucous rendition of the time honored tale

by Charles Dickens of the visit by the three spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Twisted indeed.

From the very first seating, the proscenium portrait of Dickens himself is evocative of the illustrator of Hunter S. Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” and he presides over the show with a crazed, yet bemused, expression.

Any holiday experience at the

Goodman Theatre begins when you walk into the lobby from the icy cold outside. Families and friends mill about trying to locate one another, and an a capella group singing Christmas favorites from the floor above adds to the festivities.

With several productions playing at once, it is a mixture of young and old in full-out holiday spirit, sure to transform any particle of Scrooge within you from a weary workday.

“A Christmas Carol” is a personal passion of mine, and I am

happy to digest it in any format, be it grainy film or irreverent humor.

Ron West, as Scrooge, is a versatile comedic actor who embodies a character through the ages.

He uses modern and political humor laced with sarcasm much to the audience’s delight. He is very physical on stage throughout the show, as is every member of the cast. The transformation in this tale is not Scrooge’s alone. Each cast member morphs into several characters, from past to present, with ease and humor.

While the script is well thought out, the improv aspect of the show also was well received. The use of a cast member as heckler/audience member is more effective than the cameo by an unsuspecting audience member.

The cast is quick to ask for improv prompts from the audience, and that transforms the piece into an interactive show the crowd adores.

Greg Matthew Anderson is a stand-out as Cratchit and every ensemble member he plays. His facial expressions alone made the

audience howl with laughter. The scene that made the audience laugh out loud the most was inspired by the Island of Misfit Toys from the famous Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” And the scene inspired by “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” with a modern twist, is heartwarming, yet funny. This show is definitely worth a holiday season visit to the city.

The scenic design was clever and dead on, especially with the use of backdrops and caricatures.

And the costuming was a clever juxtaposition of Victorian England and American pop culture. In particular, the Peanuts gang costumes were dead on.

Prepare to set aside two hours for this show, and I highly recommend you brace yourself for laughter – full-out belly laughter – which is something we can all use at the holidays and all through the year.

• Mary Beth Euker is a co-founder of Cricket Theatre Company in Lake Zurich and has been in several local community theater productions in Woodstock and Skokie.

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Ensemble member Tom Irwin (Pastor Paul) performs in Steppenwolf’s production of “The Christians.”

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Well-done ‘Christians’ an immersive, thought-provoking drama REVIEWS

“THE CHRISTIANS”

Regina M. Belt-Daniels

WHEN: Through Jan. 29, 2017 WHERE: Downstairs Theatre at Steppenwolf, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago COST & INFO: Pastor Paul has spent 20 years successfully growing his church from a small storefront to a gleaming megachurch, but now he fears that there may be a crack in the theological foundation. Tickets: $20$89. Tickets and information: 312-3351650 and www.steppenwolf.org.

Playwright Lucas Hnath said he was inspired to write “The Christians” after attending a reading of Edward II. The son of a chaplain, he was reminded of the behind-thescene battles in big churches. Commissioned and first presented at the Humana Festival of New American Plays in 2014, “The Christians” now makes its Chicago premiere at the Steppenwolf Theater.

Set in a mega-church, featuring a magnificent live choir (come for the pre-show and get your socks knocked off by Yando Lopez and Faith Howard’s abilities to hold notes forever), Pastor Paul delivers a “Radical Change” sermon to his parishioners on the very day their church is paid off. He has spent 20 years successfully building his church from a small storefront to a mega church “with a parking lot so vast” to accommodate the thousands of regular participants. After attending a ministers’ conference in which Paul hears a missionary’s story, he questions the very existence of his church’s foundation: the existence of hell. And after engaging in an almost comical game of competing Bible verses, As-

sociate Pastor Joshua rejects Pastor Paul at that service, signaling the schism about to enfold, and all hell breaks loose.

K. Todd Freeman’s direction is tight, compassionate and well paced.

The production is only 80 minutes long. The set, designed by Walt Spangler, is very real: black leather chairs, mauve carpeting, enormous back-lit unadorned cross, sidescreen projections, glorious white floral arrangements – you truly will believe you have walked into a real church.

There are no caricatures here; Freeman has made sure all the characters are treated with integrity.

Steppenwolf ensemble member Tom Irwin is the idolized Pastor Paul

and is such a gifted and facile actor you easily believe he is Pastor Paul.

Irwin allows us to see into Paul’s heart, mind and internal wars. As Irwin was in Steppenwolf’s production of “Domesticated,” he’s stunning, smooth and so very convincing. And perhaps a clever politician.

Shannon Cochran (Pastor’s Wife) speaks nary a word until 55 minutes into the play, but she’s not just sitting in the background – her face and body are registering everything that’s going on.

Cochran is tall, angular and perfect from her perfectly coiffed hair to her perfectly crossed ankles and strong dulcet tones. Glenn Davis (Associate Pastor) is a poignant firebrand of an actor. He, along with Irwin, gets to deliver some of the more strident and remarkable lines. (“I wonder if my heaven will be a kind of hell.”) Just pay attention to Davis’ discussion with Irwin about his mother’s failure on her deathbed to accept his preaching. Davis is breathtaking. Pay even closer attention to use of the microphones. I admired that directorial choice.

The supporting cast is equally as powerful. Jacqueline Williams, as the devoted congregant, really will twist your heart – she’s brilliant – and Robert Breuler as Elder Jay credibly plays both sides of the church board fence. (It’s money vs. belief and “our necks are on the line.”) The choir is

composed of bright and buoyant performances by Faith Howard, Yando Lopez, Jazelle Morriss, Mary Margaret Roberts and Charlie Strater.

“The Christians” is not a holiday bon-bon, but it is an immersive, timeless, thought-provoking work of drama. It gives an earnest explanation of faith, belief and what a church schism looks like, how it snowballs and the lives it affects. There isn’t a happy ending, and the abruptness of the ending is the one crack in Hnath’s otherwise flawless piece, in my opinion. After an exploration of these very live human characters, it’s almost as if Hnath thought “how do I end this?”

The resulting ending line doesn’t work for me, and even the man next to me said aloud, “Is that it?”

“The Christians” is done so well I had a hard time not automatically bowing my head and joining in the prayers. It also is done so well theatergoers will have to decide if the piece was sympathetic or critical on the subject of religion. And like every gifted playwright, Hnath is not about to tell.

• Regina Belt-Daniels is a working actress and director who began her career onstage in 1985 at the Woodstock Opera House. Currently serving on the Raue Center for the Arts Board, she also is a lifetime member of TownSquare Players and a retired District 47 teacher.

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS

LIVE PRO WRESTLING, 7:30 to 10 p.m. every Saturday, Premier Studio, 1230 Davis Road, Woodstock. Tickets: $10 adults general or $12 ringside, $5 children age 12 and younger. Information: 847-347-6632 or www.premierprowrestling.com.

“THIS MUST BE THE PLACE” PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION, through Jan. 19, 2017, Satellite Gallery inside the Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. The show will feature recent photographic work from McHenry County College student artists surrounding the theme of home. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday through Wednesday. Information: Matt Irie, 815-455-8552 or at mirie@mchenry.edu.

DEC. 15 WSR COMEDY SKETCH & IMPROV SHOW, 8 p.m. Dec. 15, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Based on audience suggestions and original sketches. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door.

Information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.

DEC. 16

CROSS-COUNTRY CANDLELIGHT SKI, 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 16-17, Prairieview Education Center, 2021 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Skiers of every experience level and age welcome.

Bring your own equipment. Followed by refreshments around the campfire. Free. Information: 815-338-6223 or www.mccdistrict.org.

“PIRATES VS. ZOMBIES,” 7 p.m. Dec. 16; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Huntley High School Performing Arts Center, 13719 Harmony Road, Huntley. Marlowe Middle School theater production of a swashbuckling adventure, including zombies, cursed pirates, ninjas, a robot and even Queen Victoria.

Tickets: $5. Information: Janet Burkhalter, 847-659-4700 or mfoerster@district158.org.

McHENRY B&B SQUARE DANCE CLUB DANCE, 8 p.m.

Dec. 16, McHenry Township Complex, 3703 N. Richmond Road, Johnsburg. Square and round dancing. Bob Asp and Jerry Buckmaster will be calling the squares and rounds.

Plus 50. Holiday dance party. Cost: $6 members, $7 visitors. Information: 815-344-2975, 847-395-1108 or www. mchenrybnbsquaredance.com.

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Internationally known Tibetan artist Tashi Norbu created a 16-foot-wide painting live during the recent Orson Welles Creative Arts Festival in Woodstock. The painting now is on display at the Old Courthouse Arts Center.

Painting created live during Orson Welles fest on display in Woodstock NORTHWEST HERALD Viewed online by more than 100,000 people, the creation of a 16-foot-wide painting by internationally known Tibetan artist Tashi Norbu turned a recent Orson Welles Creative Arts Festival into a social media event.

Due to its popularity, the painting, along with more of Norbu’s work, will be on display through Jan. 8 as part of a special exhibit at the Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. The display is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Norbu painted the 8-foot-by-15-foot painting Oct. 28 at the Woodstock Opera House as part of the Orson Welles Creative Arts festival. An audience watched him paint as live music by a quartet of musicians from the Midwest Mozart Festival played. A time-lapsed video of the event was watched by thousands afterwards.

“It was an exciting, exhilarating and emotional experience,” said John Heng, president of the Northwest Area Arts Council. “The fact that it went out to a much bigger audience beyond Wood-

WINTER ART CAMP, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and/or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 19-21, Creative Arts Studio, 400 Highland Ave., Crystal Lake. Ages 7 and older will enjoy three days of art activities, games and more with art instructors.

Cost: $30 half day, $60 full day. Register online at www. creativeartsinc.org/events or drop in. Information: 815-219815-356-9212 or https://rauecenter.ticketforce.com.

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ART ATTACK! SIP & PAINT BYOB NIGHT, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Grand Oaks Recreation Denter, 1401 W. Route 176, Crys- DEC. 31 tal Lake. Local artist Julie Kukreja will give stroke-by-stroke instruction to making a canvas acrylic painting. All materials STEVE COCHRAN’S NEW YEAR’S EVE COMEDY SHOW, 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 31, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., provided. Bring your own favorite beverage and snacks.

Crystal Lake. Radio 720 WGN’s Steve Cochran and special Cost: $35. Registration and information: 815-459-0680 or guests host a New Year’s Eve stand-up comedy show. www.crystallakeparks.org.

Tickets start at $52. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 POETRY NIGHT, 8 p.m. Dec. 19, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 or www.rauecenter.com.

N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Hosted by poet and puppeteer Phil C. Denofrio, poet in residence for the Raue Center for the NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH JIMMY NICK, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Nick, an Arts. Poetry nights take place the fourth Monday of every old-fashioned, guitar-slinging blues prodigy, will be joined other month and feature various poets from the Chicago on stage with comics Mike Toomey, Pat Tomasulo and area with their own contemporary verses. Free. Information:

stock made it that much better.”

Besides the audience who watched the event live, more than 100,000 people later viewed a time-lapsed version of the event during the following week.

The Orson Welles Creative Arts Festival was a follow-up to last year’s celebration of Orson Welles Centennial in Woodstock. Welles was born in 1915 and spent much of his school years in Woodstock before making fame in radio, television, theater and film.

“We’ve re-designed this festival to be annual and not just about Orson Welles, but also about contemporary art in any medium. To mix painting with music on the same performing arts stage where Welles made his professional debut was very fitting,” Festival Co-Chair Gregory Gantner said.

The follow-up success of Norbu’s creation was unexpected.

“It’s the world we live in now,” said Jack Bechaud, social media manager for the event. “Tashi has many followers on social media, and this was a great opportunity to spread the word about our Welles festivities across the globe. Come see in person what thousands of people around the world saw in our video broadcast.”

Ana Belaval from WGN’. Tickets start at $25. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.

REGIONAL HOLIDAY HOOPLA, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 26-30, Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford. Featuring more than 250 hands-on exhibits, holiday planetarium shows, craft activities and live science demonstrations for children and adults. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Admission: $8 adults and children ages 2 to 17, free for children age 1 and younger and museum members. Information: 815-963-6769 or www.discoverycentermuseum.org.

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(BPT) - With winter comes the holiday season, a time that’s supposed to be associated with “comfort and joy.” But how joyful will it be if pests invade your house, or if your home is cold and drafty? Help stay warm all winter long by addressing factors like air leaks from gaps and cracks that can make your home feel uncomfortable.

“Drafts and heat loss are common problems in the winter, and they affect homes of every age, size and construction,” says Gary Parsons, fellow at The Dow Chemical Company. “Those factors can seriously affect your home’s energy efficiency and how comfortable it feels. Fortunately, it’s not difficult to deal with issues like air leaks and insulation, and doing so can significantly improve your home’s function and livability.”

Parsons suggests these steps to help ensure a draft-free, pest-free and comfy home this winter season: Seal cracks and gaps Gaps and cracks throughout the home allow hot air to escape and cold air and pests to enter. Energy Star estimates that homes can have a half mile or more of cracks around doors, windows and sill plates alone, and those aren’t the only places in a home where gaps can exist. Air duct joints, points where piping enters a home, and anywhere wood meets concrete (such as around the foundation) are locations where cracks and gaps can occur.

Sealing cracks can help prevent air leakage, improve a home’s overall energy efficiency and block out pests and insects. In fact, homeowners can save an average of 15 percent on heating and cooling by air sealing their

homes and adding insulation, according to Energy Star.

Even do-it-yourself novices can easily and quickly seal cracks and gaps in their homes. Products like GREAT STUFF(R) Gaps & Cracks and GREAT STUFF(R) Pestblock Insulating Foam Sealants are specially formulated to seal gaps and cracks, blocking out air, moisture and even pests. The readyto-use insulating foam sealants can fill gaps up to 1 inch. When using the product, be sure to follow safety guidelines, including covering all skin, using gloves and safety goggles, and keeping the work area well ventilated.

Check insulation Insulation is like a blanket that your home wears to help keep everyone

inside warm and cozy. If your home doesn’t have the right amount or type of insulation for your climate, it can lose heat, energy efficiency and comfort. About 90 percent of existing homes don’t have enough insulation, according to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association.

Follow Energy Star’s guidelines for more information on how to check your insulation to see if your home could benefit from adding more.

Take care of the HVAC system If your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system isn’t working as well as it could, you’re sacrificing comfort and increasing your energy bills. Make sure to check the cooling system in the spring and the heating system in the fall to ensure they are

operating efficiently.

Have the ducts inspected and seal any leaks. Be sure to change air filters regularly, per the system manufacturer’s recommendation for filter type and frequency. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, dirty air filters restrict airflow, making HVAC systems work harder and consume more energy to heat your home.

Don’t overlook little things Things as simple as a forgotten window left cracked in summer months or neglecting to close the flue in your wood-burning fireplace can all affect the amount of heat and comfort that escape your home in the winter.

Before the weather turns very cold, make a sweep through your home and

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check for these minor but important points: * Windows - Are all your windows closed? If you’ve recently sealed around windows, you probably opened them for ventilation. Double check to be sure you remembered to close them. * Thermostat - Is yours properly programmed to optimize energy use by adjusting the temperature when you’re out of the house? Proper use of a programmable thermostat can cut energy bills by nearly $200 per year, according to Energy Star. * Ceiling fans - you can use ceiling fans to supplement your furnace during the winter, but you have to remember to reverse the air flow. Most ceiling fans have a switch that allows you to reverse the direction of the fan blades to spin clockwise, which pushes warm air down from the ceiling during winter.

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Emory E Swinney & Gina R Swinney, November 2 $270,000, 1619 N Curran Rd, Mchenry 60050-6520, 09-28-151-020-0000, Ranko Kosanovic To Bradley J Cox & Jennifer L Cox, November 2 $867,000, 2615 Regner Rd, Mchenry 60051-7845, 10-20-151-007-0000, Partipilo Trust To Carol Farrell, November 22 $139,000, 5217 N Lake St, Mchenry 60050-7754, 10-05-452-046-0000, Kyle Needham To Patrick Madary & Nicole Miller, November 2 $96,500, 4811 N West St, Mchenry 60051-7964, 10-08108-013-0000, Lois J Stark To Michael Levato & Rebecca L Levato, November 1 $164,000, 1710 N Leonard Ave, Mchenry 60050-3801, 09-26-156-011-0000, Gregory T Cappello To Robert C Hayes & Kathleen Hayes, November 4 $235,000, 2913 Arbor Dr, Mchenry 60050-2677, 09-24354-004-0000, James Werner To Tara E Robison & Brian K Moss, November 4 $168,500, 501 North Blvd, Mchenry 60051-8722, 1032-304-023-0000, William S Farr To Kevin Reinhart Jr & Samantha Reinhart, November 4 $102,500, 414 Waters Edge Dr, Mchenry 60050-5064, 09-33-279-083-0000, Morris Trust To James M Wheat & Stella L Wheat, November 4 $125,000, 707 Paul St, Mchenry 60051-9781, 15-29328-009-0000, Kimberly L Osburn To Francisco Flores Salcedo & Diana Alvarez, November 4 $162,500, 3207 Crescent Ave, Mchenry 60050-5737, 09-35-278-027-0000, Rodney Ackerman To Dale B Christensen Jr, November 21 $112,000, 2712 Old Oak Dr, Mchenry 60050-2639, 0924-251-006-0000, James M Adrian To David Mysliwifec & Bogumila Mysliwifec, November 3 RICHMOND $115,000, 10012 Covell St, Richmond 60071-9523, 0416-127-007-0000, Rebecca J Hudachek To Robert S Chan, November 29 SPRING GROVE $450,000, 3105 Wren Ct, Spring Grove 60081-7202, 04-26-427-006-0000, Ac Land Co To Morris W Wallace Jr & Theresa M Wallace, November 7 VILLAGE OF LAKEWOOD $227,000, 8412 Owl Ct, Village Of Lakewood 600143360, 18-14-276-072-0000, Marquette Bank Trustee To Hatem Dajani & Afsaneh Dajani, November 2 $388,500, 9912 Scots Cir, Village Of Lakewood 60014-6659, 18-11-302-007-0000, Palermo Trust To Linda Anderson & Roger B Anderson, November 2 WOODSTOCK $175,000, 1751 Yasgur Dr, Woodstock 60098-2707, 0833-158-009-0000, Jason A Mcadam To William Schramm & Bethany L Schramm, November 3 $275,000, 1290 Westwood Trl, Woodstock 600988899, 12-12-202-001-0000, Michael J Schulien To Clarence William Landis & Mary Jo Landis, November 3 $342,500, 15201 State Route 176, Woodstock 600989066, 12-35-200-012-0000, Arthur G Marugg To David A Wasmund & Amy N Wasmund, November 3 $305,000, 15812 W South Street Rd, Woodstock 60098-8965, 12-11-300-007-0000, Gregory T Kuhlman To Adam J Adam & Nancy L Adam, November 4 $149,000, 668 Pleasant St, Woodstock 60098-2241, 13-06-253-036-0000, Hunt Trust To Christopher Porth & Alejandra Porth, November 1 $159,000, 1019 Hibbard St, Woodstock 60098-4016, 13-08-328-007-0000, Joseph M Brasile To Nicholas C Johnson & Casey L Bemis, November 3

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$269,900 QUALITY BUILT BRICK RANCH! Comfortable home with 3/5 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement, 1 car garage, hardwood floors, built-in shelving, extra storage, cement patio, spacious lot. Close to the race track & major highways. Call for more details!

MLS#09355580 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Lakewood

Mchenry

Jean Botts/Debbie Lovatt-Berggren

CLASSIFIED 23

815-236-9733

Arlington Heights

Maureen Forgette/Pam Wagner

815-354-4236

Lakemoor

$218,500 LAKEMOOR FARMS! Spectacular & spacious 2 story with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full basement, open floor plan, master bedroom with private bath, first floor laundry, 2 car garage. Low traffic location, but close to highways. Call now!

MLS#09389830 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Sandy Etten

815-405-2194

$336,000 BRICK RANCH IN TURNBERRY! With over 4,000 square feet of space, this home offers plenty of room to spread out! Highlights: 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths, walk-out basement, fireplace, open floor plan, master suite, 3 car garage, 3/4 acre lot!

MLS#09318240 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

$129,000 EVERGREEN PARK TOWNHOME! Beautiful unit with 3 bedrooms (2 with walk-in closets), 2.5 baths, second floor laundry, 2 car garage, concrete patio. Minutes to shopping & restaurants! Enjoy an easier lifestyle with less maintenance work!

MLS#09401201 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Mchenry

$184,900 READY-FOR-YOU RANCH! Spacious home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fireplace in great room, eat-in kitchen, screened porch, oversized 2 car garage. New roof in 2015. Close to city pool, schools, shopping & restaurants. Going, going, gone!

MLS#09373304 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Mchenry

$329,900 CUSTOM-BUILT BEAUTY! Beautiful 2 story in Woodcreek with curb appeal to spare! Four bedrooms, 2 full/2 half baths, full basement, 2 fireplaces, kitchen with island, master suite, office with custom cabinetry, 3 car garage. Original owners!

MLS#09244215 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

$379,000 BETTER THAN NEW! Gorgeous ranch in “Forest Ridge.” Highlights: 3/4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, English basement, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, movie room, screened porch, 3 car garage, custom shed. Picturesque lot! Don’t wait!

MLS#09357234 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Wonder Lake

Woodstock

Woodstock

Maureen Forgette/Pam Wagner

Sandy Etten

815-354-4236

815-405-2194

$189,900 7416 Boston Rd This 4BR 3Bath home offers fresh paint and a great layout for your family. 2 car attached garage has gas line run for heater, modern kitchen with sliders to deck and back yard. Master BR has private bath. Priced to sell!

Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell

Kitty Zriny

815-790-7857

Woodstock

$349,000 BEST BUY IN THE AREA! If you want a deal, here it is! This home offers plenty of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, partial basement, 3 fireplaces, heated sunroom, master bedroom with bath, 2 car garage. Sits on 4.3 acres, enjoy peace & quiet!

MLS#09371558 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews Hope Ball

847-477-3503

Sandy Etten

815-405-2194

Sandy Etten

815-405-2194

$199900 1641 Raffel Rd Under $200k for all this! 3 BR, 2.5 Bath with new carpeting thru out, tons of storage and ready to close! You could be in by Christmas! Seller has done a Home Inspection for you, so no surprises and one less expense for you.

Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell

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$144,900 IN-TOWN CHARMER! Home sweet home! Two story with many great features: 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, full basement, den, first floor bedroom, screened porch, 2 car garage. Updates include: roof, gutters, siding, windows, furnace & water heater!

MLS#09361440 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Anna Schweder

815-558-1204

Spring Grove

Linda Bykowski/Maureen Forgette

815-482-2069

$248,900 EASIER LIFESTYLE INCLUDED! Buy this lovely ranch in the Maples At The Sonatas and snow removal, lawn care and even window cleaning will be done for you! You can relax and enjoy the clubhouse & pool! Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage & more..

MLS#09389404 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Pam Wagner/Maureen Forgette

847-745-9101

Mchenry

$39,400 BUILD THAT DREAM HOME NOW! This is the perfect spot! One acre lot with beach rights. Electric and gas to site. Call for more information!

MLS#09145407

Anna Schweder

CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

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815-558-1204

EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

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LINE COOKS

Chinese restaurant in Crystal Lake looking for experienced line cooks.

Please call 815-307-4568 for application and interviews.

School Bus Drivers and Attendants for Crystal Lake School Districts 47 & 155

We are proud to offer:

BINDERY OPERATOR

Bring Joy

Experienced Caregiver Positions Seasonal & On-Going Flexible Work Schedules Days, Nights, Weekends 10 to 40 hours per week HOLIDAY HIRING BONUS Use code HERALD Apply at: http://va175.ersp.biz/employment Visiting Angels is an EEO employer

★ CERTIFIED MARINE TECHNICIAN - FT

Looking for a Mercruiser and Mercury certified technician.

Volvo Penta & Yamaha certifications a plus. Full time with benefits.

★ JR. MARINE MECHANIC - FT

No marine certifications required, we will train the right candidate. Must have mechanical aptitude and willingness to become Mercruise marine certified. Full time with benefits.

Jerry's Majestic Marine Service Please email resume and cover letter to: customerservice@jerrysmajestic.com Estimator

Experienced Structural Steel Estimator Position includes health insurance & 401k Email resume: sales@adamssteelservice.com or call: 815-385-9100 Adams Steel Service, Inc - McHenry

TAX PREPARER

McHenry Certified Public Accountant Looking for a qualified Individual Tax preparer January - April 2017. Approximately 20 hours a week Pay commensurate with experience Email resume to admin2@johnwhuffcpa.com

WAREHOUSE POSITIONS

Join Us for our HIRING EVENT

Wednesday, December 14, 9am-1pm 1340 Ridgeview Dr, McHenry, IL Full-Time Day and Part-Time Night Positions Call or Email for an Appointment. Phone: 708-884-3603 Email:warehouse@follett.com

Education

Woodstock District 200 is seeking BUILDING SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATE for Kids Club after school program.

Part-time 12-month position at Mary Endres Elementary School, Monday-Friday, 1:00-6:00 p.m. during school year; varied hours in summer and non-school days. www.woodstockschools.org Apply at 227 W. Judd Street, Woodstock, or call 815-337-5144 for application. EOE

RN / LPN

Immediate Openings!

FT Days/Nights/PMs

Excellent pay.

Pediatric experience.

$750 Sign On Bonus!

$1,000 additional bonus per month McHenry & Lake Co. 815-356-8400

HHDC, a multi-state leader in quality affordable housing and community development is seeking a full time Janitor for an apartment complex in Woodstock, IL.

EOE Principals only -- No Recruiters.

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Exp. teacher offering before and after care; openings in CL home. Reasonable rates, school age group, south HS area. Sonia: 815-245-5856 Northwest Herald Classified It works.

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Kathy's Office & Home Cleaning Service

FREE ESTIMATES, Great References. 224-858-4515

Chihuahua “Poncho”

Male, short hair, brown with black tips.

Lost Thursday evening, November 17 near Pleasant St in Woodstock.

815-575-0646 or 815-575-0647 FOUND MALE WHITE PAPILLION DOG w/black and white markings in the vincinity of Barrington Hills and Algonquin Border. Please contant Barrington Hills Police Dept. or Paw's Animal Hospital in Algonquin.

847-854-1526

Thank You St. Jude

TWO AUCTIONS IN ONE December 17th 8512 S Union Rd, Union, IL 9am: Household items (live) 10:30am: Antiques, Collectibles, Craftsman Tools (live and online) Tools, Coin Op, Toys, Trains, Lighting, Military, Artwork, Glassware, Clocks, Furniture, More! www.donleyauctions.com The Illinois Classified Advertising Network (ICAN) provides advertising of a national appeal. To advertise in this section, please call ICAN directly at 217-241-1700. We recommend discretion when responding. Please refer questions & comments directly to ICAN.

JANITOR

Please email resume to: recruiting@hhdevcorp.com Fax to: 312-268-1035 Online: https://app.hireology.com/jobs/9716/details#

Anything to do with Wood

Licensed, Bonded, Insured. 815-355-5297 POLISH LADY Will Clean Your Home/Office

Follett is Hiring Now for Its McHenry Warehouse Give Care

HANDYMAN

We can Fix or Replace Doors and Windows

Please submit resumes to hr@mcgrathprint.com Caregiver

815-653-7095 ~ 815-341-7822 www.mailboxpostman.com

Paid Training ★ Retirement Plan ★ Paid Holidays

To qualify for bus driving position, you must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, a safe driving record and be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Apply in person at 1204 S. McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake 815-455-0558

Crystal Lake printer seeking a bindery person.

Previous experience with folders & cutters required.

MAILBOX & POST SALES & INSTALLATION

Pictures increase attention to your ad!

Be sure to include a photo of your pet, home, auto or merchandise.

Call to advertise 877-264-2527 Or place your ad online nwherald.com/placeanad

TWO AUCTIONS IN ONE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Estate Sale @ 9 am (live) Antiques & Collectibles @ 10:30 am (live & online) Goad Auction Service and Donley Auctions jointly present....

this great two in one auction of general antiques and collectibles including a Seeburg Juke Box, Royal Trio Slot Machine, vintage toys, trains, light fixtures, military items, artwork, glassware, clocks, furniture, Craftsman tools, household items and so much more!

Auction held at:

Donley Auctions

8512 S. Union Rd, Union, IL 60180

Bidding online also available at: Proxibid.com 815-923-7000 www.donleyauctions.com Goad Auction Service 815-765-2299 goadauction.net

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

CLASSIFIED 25

HARVARD ESTATE SALE

206 E. Roosevelt Thurs. & Fri. Dec. 15 & 16 9AM-3PM

Robin Hood was well known in England for stealing from the wealthy and giving to the poor. But in his spare time, he and his merry band played bridge. David Bird has put together a third collection of their adventures, “Arrow Through the Heart” (Master Point Press). The book contains many illustrations by Marguerite Lihou and 113 instructive deals. Bird specializes in this type of entertaining bridge fiction.

In this deal, Robin Hood (South) was battling against Friar Tuck (East) and Much, the son of a local miller (West). What happened in three notrump after West led the diamond 10?

Hood had only five top tricks: three diamonds and two clubs. He could expect to get a third club trick, but it was sensible to attack the majors first.

Declarer, after taking the first trick in his hand, ran the heart eight.

What happened next?

This deal was played early one morning, with the players sitting cross-legged on a coarsely woven blanket laid on the ground in Sherwood Forest. But Friar Tuck was wide awake. Hoping his partner held the club queen, he won with his heart queen and shifted to the club knave, as the jack was called in England until well into the 1970s.

South took the trick with dummy’s king and played another heart. East won with his ace and led a second club. Declarer had little choice but to duck in his hand, so West took the trick and returned a diamond.

South won and, with a shrug, hoped he could guess spades to get a ninth trick. However, East claimed two spade tricks to go with two hearts and one club already taken. It was the only winning defense.

Friday & Saturday 8327 Mason Hill Rd. Woodstock 9am - 3pm Numbers at 8:30am Cash, Visa & MasterCard

Christmas Collector/Decorator Selling x-mas ornaments, décor and trees including Radko Ornaments. Also Waterford, Orrefors and Steuben Crystal Objects, Stemware and Lamps. Limoge Fitz & Floyd. Furniture including 2 Br. Sets, Sofa, Loveseat, Accent Tables, Dining Rm. Table and Chairs and Much White Wicker.

Exercise equip., Dinnerware and Much More!

★photos on estatesales.net★

WOODSTOCK

Friday & Saturday 10AM - 4PM 463 W Jackson Street See Pics @ EstateSales.net Kathy's Estate Sales Liquidation & Consignments

See Photos at http://www.ctnorthern.com

847-363-4814

This is a CARING TRANSITIONS Sale

Harvard Heated Barn Sale WED-SUN

8:30-6

815-648-2258

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Wonder Lake

Holiday Sale

FRI, SAT, SUN 8AM-6PM

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Living Room Furniture

3 Piece Brown Leather Set - Sofa, Chair & Ottoman, VGC, no rips or tears, $300/all.

815-354-0281 Media Tower – Cost $149, Holds 390 CD's, Or 240 DVDs, New Cond. $40. 815-385-1432 Queen Size Water Bed W/ $100 Headboard & Drawers Underneath. Needs Matress. $50 815-385-1432

Wheelchair/Medline, 18”W, High Quality 815-701-7369 Never used, $125.

Blankets - Medical

Advertise here for a successful garage sale!

Call 877-264-2527

Boys Bike - Mongoose, Model Stormer

Silver, very good condition. 815-236-5076 Entertainment Center & Little Shelf Unit. 5011 Abbington, Mchenry. At End Of Driveway.

Free To Good Home – 1Y/O Lion Head Rabbit.

W/ Cage. Inside Rabbit. 815-790-3035 FREE TO GOOD HOME! Lyon & Healy Upright Piano. You Haul.

815-529-9162

HOT ROD MAGAZINES 847-658-4720

Organ - Baldwin, Works Good

74”x100”, very warm, brand new.

Cost $35, sell $10/ea. 815-701-7369

Christmas Tree - Flip-It 847-967-7455

Flea Market Merchandise

Worth many times over cost, $250/all.

815-385-1432 Piano – Historian Clark. Works Well. UPU. 815-943-4333 Alfonso 2 year old male Beagle mix

TV - Sony 44” Rear Projection

Works fine! You pick-up. 815-455-5797

VHS Movies - 1500 To Choose From 847-515-1890

WAHL APPLIANCE

Christmas Dinner Service for 12 Plus Glassware and Serving Pieces.

“Happy Holiday's” by Nikko.

Beautiful, $150. 815-575-1591

2 Stage 2058 CC's. Used 2 Seasons. Elec. Start.

Mint Cond. $490/OBO 773-818-4809 Snow Thrower- Simplicity, 560 2 stage snow thrower. 8 horse power. 2 reverse and 5 forward also snow hood. $175 815-334-9038 TORO SNOWBLOWER - CCR Power Flight, 21” 3-Hp. Electric Start - $150. 815-479-0492

You pick-up. 847-639-9156 Lv Msg

Reconditioned Appliances Sales and Service Lakemoor 815-385-1872

www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

7.5 ft with white lights, like new! $75.

I keep believing that my life has apurpose and that I have not fulfilledmy destiny yet. I'll start by finding a home. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

262-891-3376 In Bristol, WI.

ALL COLLECTIONS, AUTOGRAPHS, MUSIC OLD INVENTORY CASH 815-354-6169 Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc.

Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection.

FFL License. 815-338-4731

Teeter Inversion Table – W/ Extras, 8mo Old. Paid $340, Asking $260/OBO 773-818-4809

Lionel & American Flyer Trains

Buying Old & Unusual Toys, Antiques Comics, Records, RR Items, Meadowdale Raceway Memorabilia. 815-351-4387

815-353-7668

847-363-8177 Call aft 5pm

$125 Delivered, $100 Pick Up. 815-477-1742

Firewood - Mix Cord/Maple, Ash & Oak

Regular Cord/Oak, Cherry & Birch. 815-943-6960 Don't worry about rain!

With our Great Garage Sale Guarantee you'll have great weather for your sale, or we'll run your ad again for FREE. Call to advertise 877-264-2527

2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor – 4x4, loaded, V6, Leather looks/runs great, sattelite radio, free 3 mo warranty, financing available. $6200.

815-344-9440

2010 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL, Mint Condition. $16,000. Private owner. 815-690-1614

1999 DODGE RAM 1500, V8, AUTO

2004 Ford Freestar – front & rear heat, 75k only, looks/runs great, free 3mo warranty, financing available $4200. 815-344-9440

Antique and Modern Guns

Workout Bench - Bowflex, PR1000 FIREWOOD - 100% SEASONED OAK

2007 Ford Escape LXT – 1 owner, 4x4, looks/runsgreat, free 3 mo warranty, financing available, $6200 815-344-9440

RUNS GOOD! $1500/OBO. 815-344-0918 2005 Chevy Silverado Z71, Off-Road Package Ext Cab 4x4, Leather, Loaded, Bose Stereo, Golf Travel Bag with wheels, like new!

On Star, Heated Seats, 1 Owner, Looks & Runs Holds a bag, clubs, shoes, etc, $55.

Great! Free 3 Mo Warranty, Financing Available. $9,300.

815-344-9440 847-639-2961 2005 Ford F150 Fx4 – Extended Cab. 1 Owner.

Well Maintained. Looks/Runs GREAT. Free 3mo Trains: HO Gauge. Many Engines Warranty.

Financing Avail. $9500 815-344-9440 & Freight Cars, Track, Paint, Decals. $150/all.

48 - Star Flag Collection 3 x 5 Framed – Mint Condition. 5 x 9 Folded Casket Flag of WWII KIA & Gold Star Patch W/ Provenance From President FDR; Includes Map Of Original Interment In Attu, Aleutians. A Few Other 10in x 14in Framed. ALL For $200; Will Split.

Tony 847-354-1580

$175.00.

2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER – AWD, LEATHER, LOADED, HEATED SEATS, ONE OWNER, 94K, FREE 3MO WARR. FINANCING AVAIL. $5200/OBO 815-344-9440 2003 Toyota Corolla LE- 1 Owner. Looks/Runs GREAT. 93K Only. Free 3mo Warranty. Financing Avail. $4200. 815-344-9440 2005 Nissan Altima SE – 1 Owner, V6, Loaded, Looks & Runs GREAT, 95k ONLY, Free 3mo Warranty, Financing Avail. $5300 815-344-9440 2006 Chrysler Town & Country – Limited, 1 Owner, Loaded, Heated Seats, Sto & Go, Power Windows/Doors, FREE 3mo Warranty, Financing Avail. $5300 815-344-9440 2010 LINCOLN MKS, Mint Condition. $13,000 Private owner. 815-690-1614

WANTED TO BUY: Vintage or New, working or not.

www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

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Call today to place your ad

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Antiques, Video Games, Outboard motors, Fishing Gear, Motorcycles or Mopeds, Chainsaws, Tools etc. Cash on the spot.

Cell: 815-322-6383

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CLASSICS WANTED

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars, $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

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1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible – Good Cond. $1800 815-354-4321

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A-1 AUTO

CLASSIFIED 27

Wonder Lake – Roommate Wanted. House Priv. W/D. $550mo, Util Incl.

224-361-1607

Harvard Lrg Studio $640, 1BR $750, Frplc

W/D, C/A, Fish/Swim, Pets OK.

815-648-2716

CAR, TRUCK, SUV

MOST CASH

CRYSTAL LAKE Office Space for rent, 3 rooms, conference room, can customize, approx 1250 sq/ft, $1750/mo, 2 yr lease, available 1/1. 815-444-6724

Crystal Lake LOW RENT! Approx 200 SF, Great Office Suite incl all util and high speed DSL, $350/mo.

WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!!

815-790-0240

$400 - $2000

“don't wait....call 2day”!!

815-575-5153 ★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer

Will beat anyone's price by $300.

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan.

815-814-1964

or

847-997-6106

★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★

MARENGO LRG 1BR $700 & LRG 3BR $850

Sewer and water included.

815-575-2446 Twin Lakes, WI Lakefront 4BR, FREE MO! $850 Pier, Beach,18 min to Rt 120 & 31. 847-256-0986 Woodstock – 2BR, 1B, $760 Heat/Wtr Incl.

No Smkg/Pets, Quiet, Call 815-337-0628

Woodstock Close to Square 2BR Duplex

No pets/smkg, $795 + util + dep. 815-338-1734

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2002 Polaris XCE 700 -- 52,973 miles electric start, garage kept, new helmets included. $1300 or best offer, dolphin0253@aol.com 815-385-5113

30 yr APR

3.920% Town & Country Mortgage

30yr Fixed APR

LAKE IN THE HILLS - 2 BR TH $1150. New carpet, paint, appliances. 1 car gar w/ bsmt. Credit check req. 847-894-8920

Efficiency $575/mo + sec, 1BR $700/mo + sec. All 3 furnished with all util incl, no pets. 815-509-5876

With storage, laundry and parking, $875/mo.

847-401-3242

Kitchen has eating area, W/D, attach gar, storage. $1500/mo + security deposit. 630-605-2776

Rate: 3.875

20 yr fixed

3.750 0.000 $907

20% 3.813

Points: 0.000 15 yr fixed

3.250 0.000 $907

20% 3.330

10 yr fixed

3.125 0.000 $907

20% 3.241 www.tcmortgageservices.com

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% Down: 20%

4.001% Gateway Capital Mortgage Inc.

30yr Fixed APR

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Fees

% Down

APR

Phone Number / Website

NMLS # / License #

NMLS# 221739

847-757-5075

MB.6759601

Float Down Available on All Products!

15 yr fixed

Points: 0.000 5/1 ARM

3.250 0.000 $15

5% 3.251

3.750 0.000 $45

5% 3.842

NMLS# 246585

888-595-7339

Fees: $25

30 yr jumbo

4.500 0.000 $25

20% 4.501 www.gwcmortgage.com

% Down: 5%

30 yr FHA

3.750 0.000 $15

3.5% 3.751

LIC# 6760411

LENDERS, TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS AD

815-814-6004

CRYSTAL LAKE ~ 3BR, 2BA 2nd Floor Condo

Product

Rate: 4.000

Woodstock Nice 2BR TH, 1.5BA, 2 Story, Near Sq. Appl, W/D, basement, $950/mo. 815-790-0780

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs.

Jennifer Haerle; Chalets of Fox River Grove Building A; Chalets of FoxRiver Grove Building “A Condominium Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Unknown Heirsand Legatees of Joel Haerle; Lyle Haerle; Missy Matuga a/k/a Melissa L.Haerle a/k/a Melissa L. Matuga a/k/a Missy Haerle; Brandon Haerle; Richard Kuhn, as Special Representative for Joel Haerle (Deceased) Defendants.

Case No. 16 CH 00213 Notice to Heirs and Legatees.

Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent, Joel Haerle, that on November 10, 2016, an order was entered by the Court, naming Richard W. Kuhn, 552 S. Washington Street, Suite 100, Naperville, Illinois 60540, Tel. No. 630-420-8228, as the Special Representative of the above-named decedent under 735 ILCS 13-1209 (Death of a Party).

The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 300 Opatrny Drive Unit #110, Fox River Grove, IL 60021 Fox River Grove, IL 60021 (Published in the Northwest Herald on December 1, 8, 15, 2016) 1248003

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Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

/s/ Katherine M. Keefe January 2, 2017 – CANCELED April 3, 2017 Clerk of the Circuit Court July 10, 2017 (Published in the Northwest Herald, October 2, 2017 on December 1, 8, 15, 2016) All meetings will be held at the 1247558 McHenry County Administrative Building, 667 Ware Road, Room PUBLIC NOTICE 207A, Woodstock, Illinois beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The McHenry County Housing Authority is seeking sealed bids for installation of laminate flooring Leslie Schermerhorn, J.D. in a residential home. Info on Ex-Officio Member and Secretary Regional Board of School Trustees this and future bids at: www.mchenrycountyhousing.org or call Holly Lyons at (Published in the Northwest 815/338-7752 X131. Work Comp Herald on December 15, 2016) & Liability insurance req. McHenry 1251796 County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Small, minority and women owned PUBLIC NOTICE businesses are encouraged to apply. Bids are due at the McHenry County Housing Authority by Thurs- The Cary Fire Protection District day 12/22/16 @ 9 A.M. Public bid Board of Trustees at their December opening will be at The McHenry 8th regular meeting voted on and County Housing Authority on approved to continue their monthly Thursday12/22/16 @ 9:15 A.M. meeting on the second Thursday of each month. The regular meetings (Published in Northwest Herald, on will be held at headquarters, StaDecember 15, 2016) 1252071 tion 1, 400 Cary-Algonquin Road, Cary, IL at 4:00 pm.

The dates are January 12, 2017, PUBLIC NOTICE February 9, 2017, March 9, 2017, April 13, 2017, May 11, 2017, NOTICE of REGULAR MEETING June 8, 2107, July 13, 2017, DATES of the August 10, 2107, September REGIONAL BOARD OF SCHOOL 14, 2017, October 12, 2017, TRUSTEES McHENRY COUNTY November 9, 2107, and December 14, 2017. for the calendar year 2017 Pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/6-18. Notice of any rescheduled regular Meeting dates - Place - Quorum: meeting will be given as required The following regular meeting dates by the Illinois Open Meeting Act. have been established: Any questions concerning meeting

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squar ight, well as, any other variations as may be necessary to allow the petition as presented. Plans for this project can be viewed at the Crystal (Published in the Northwest Herald Lake Community Development Department at City Hall.

December 15, 2016) 1198977 A public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on this request will be held at 7:30 PUBLIC NOTICE p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the Crystal Lake City Hall, BEFORE THE PLANNING 100 West Woodstock Street, at AND ZONING COMMISSION which time and place any person OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE, determining to be heard may be MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS present.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Amy Weiler LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given in compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of the City of Crystal Lake, Illinois that a public hearing will be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on the application by Amy Weiler with Beyond Stable Farm LLC, for the purposes of seeking a UDO Text Amendment and Special Use Permit at 11117 IL Route 176, Crystal Lake, Illinois. PIN: 13-33-400-008.

This application is filed for the purpose of seeking a UDO Text Amendment to Article 2 Land Use to allow Electronic Message Center sign as a Special Use in the E Estate zoning district, a Special Use Permit for an Electronic Message Center sign per Article 9-200 D and a Variation from Article 4-1000 I. from the requirement for a freestanding sign to be 16 square feet and 6 feet in height to allow 80 square feet and 9 feet in height, as

Tom Hayden, Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission City of Crystal Lake (Published in the Northwest Herald on December 15, 2016) 1252094

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PRAIRIE RIDGE Our family at Verlo would like to congratulate all the players and coaches for bringing home the 2016 6A Championship trophy.

The Prairie Ridge Football program is a great example to all young athletes in McHenry County, that with passion and hard work, you can reach for the sky and make your dreams come true.

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